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 996708 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 996768 epoch_slot_no: 3168 block_no: 996660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1566 time: 2018-05-12 15:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49561cc630dddd8664143b505d2c8ac9aa402edee48b6f44688a4487b17901c9Block Operator
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