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 994187 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 994247 epoch_slot_no: 647 block_no: 994139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2115 time: 2018-05-12 01:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x138965855e3c4c16f44aa3833660f0a7014ba5f0c13e1c89d20972d8bd43bf99Block Operator
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