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 994061 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 994121 epoch_slot_no: 521 block_no: 994013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-12 00:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3722907ad9dda952b25ef79c6d1e2995d0ca971da2c0b3b77175457b1bbbefa2Block Operator
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