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 994584 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 994644 epoch_slot_no: 1044 block_no: 994536 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1208 time: 2018-05-12 03:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ea6cac3774d199efa0ef1d7c5a4eeab4b74c37a0f8cb8c99082a6c50be3befbBlock Operator
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