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 996132 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 996192 epoch_slot_no: 2592 block_no: 996084 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-12 12:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20acc41292fb74d6df4df824ef2a22e5d681e083660910350685119152f0210eBlock Operator
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