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 994303 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 994363 epoch_slot_no: 763 block_no: 994255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1115 time: 2018-05-12 01:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b7baed901a29f3b48953817a65e8d71bdf233ed7d6cf6d1ab7143ebe36f06cbBlock Operator
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