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 994759 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 994819 epoch_slot_no: 1219 block_no: 994711 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2018-05-12 04:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd8c68031bf5b3e410cb8380f1feebb3e194bbb1847db176ded576cb8c4477eaBlock Operator
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