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 996411 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 996471 epoch_slot_no: 2871 block_no: 996363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-05-12 13:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe60d7491d91148cc75ad416ce5b3e7cb58446d13bc1d6af6716377b5224fee1eBlock Operator
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