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 993993 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 994053 epoch_slot_no: 453 block_no: 993945 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1930 time: 2018-05-12 00:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2da1b45a56ce120474e7a2a29c692d5db74888447c4e062236947cdc47df64e2Block Operator
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