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 994966 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 995026 epoch_slot_no: 1426 block_no: 994918 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1394 time: 2018-05-12 05:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4900328645d11d1ad74deebc2a970bace430cc90b3bbb55643987dbe3433e7caBlock Operator
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