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 994975 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 995035 epoch_slot_no: 1435 block_no: 994927 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1476 time: 2018-05-12 05:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b8bcbfef73f52bba9b2f4c47b559adbb8e4ab20d74841de7f542c16cef311dfBlock Operator
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