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 994910 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 994970 epoch_slot_no: 1370 block_no: 994862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1361 time: 2018-05-12 05:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4051ecbe6dbd9161d1316546240ada2edf926a8e3a85e03c2d9c4428b4c47f5Block Operator
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