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 994805 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 994865 epoch_slot_no: 1265 block_no: 994757 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1567 time: 2018-05-12 04:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e85a8f1670580613399fd3bb1f0746f2c3075fbc877713d82a9110deee288f0Block Operator
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