A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 993873 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 993933 epoch_slot_no: 333 block_no: 993825 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-11 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06e2c445692add858568797de104d3813e9b0e3ac541ee9abdf84c3d5bedeef5Block Operator
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