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 996122 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 996182 epoch_slot_no: 2582 block_no: 996074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4168 time: 2018-05-12 12:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5f78c245a5090890ddad3364ffc423afabe82c2d3fba6dc99c7454a9a87baa4Block Operator
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