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 994258 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 994318 epoch_slot_no: 718 block_no: 994210 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-12 01:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d6cb2ed1572d3d7cb5efaaeca8b3b78bd47734306e48e26f80c3362804e2795Block Operator
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