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 996366 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 996426 epoch_slot_no: 2826 block_no: 996318 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2018-05-12 13:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x418d4251578fb6aeffd1b7a56360d915a2e687ac1a153dd170ab66680e1d4260Block Operator
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