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 996685 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 996745 epoch_slot_no: 3145 block_no: 996637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 943 time: 2018-05-12 15:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x511dd61fe8580513b046d8ac4d5a5f9a9f258aebaee2a713f67a59bee068e8e6Block Operator
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