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 994860 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 994920 epoch_slot_no: 1320 block_no: 994812 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2558 time: 2018-05-12 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbbcbfecce99e9eb76ab8f8f59073cb34091810f85c12831ea8cd0bae4f99cb7Block Operator
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