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 996558 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 996618 epoch_slot_no: 3018 block_no: 996510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2018-05-12 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a7af9f8e867d22b52a527b853e99edbea3dc95bf72e72cab3f84aa83643983aBlock Operator
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