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 994773 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 994833 epoch_slot_no: 1233 block_no: 994725 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1846 time: 2018-05-12 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90e6bff7103deb1a2616de9154e1103c123322bf49640b6f36f20b7a07df8273Block Operator
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