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 996038 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 996098 epoch_slot_no: 2498 block_no: 995990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-12 11:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24a319666a4e5d9c5ba67e33b63370008e6651fd79334d85731c374e69fca0eaBlock Operator
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