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 996704 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 996764 epoch_slot_no: 3164 block_no: 996656 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1201 time: 2018-05-12 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bfbf0a2be8595da0bf5eb2a63f42971e46c96a9e37773f7a712898146b696eeBlock Operator
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