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 994295 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 994355 epoch_slot_no: 755 block_no: 994247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-12 01:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d3ff34c8cc7fddebb039f1b845a96c7e1bc27654498386bbf4ef75fc6097ceeBlock Operator
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