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 994461 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 994521 epoch_slot_no: 921 block_no: 994413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1557 time: 2018-05-12 02:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd7c3ec0678f37456832b53cbc7ea5f17b889a3ea4727cb37c61579b1aa56ed4Block Operator
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