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 996296 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 996356 epoch_slot_no: 2756 block_no: 996248 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-12 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd2cd336b9567f4d05bc625e6f805182b8030b1f367a40df549505d21b3f5a78Block Operator
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