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 996801 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 996861 epoch_slot_no: 3261 block_no: 996753 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2050 time: 2018-05-12 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc484982126bc4d446b3d3a107a0bfb2b0660e02d7a2a2399e80cf4242f513297Block Operator
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