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 996698 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 996758 epoch_slot_no: 3158 block_no: 996650 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2018-05-12 15:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5d939087584aaff344be91edf341b260e2a059917e13c419f0b023f7e53d633Block Operator
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