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 996810 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 996870 epoch_slot_no: 3270 block_no: 996762 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1563 time: 2018-05-12 15:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbe6f85b535af87975eda1d2e6936c856f9b0e65ce1951d7c67f4bd97c40d4a4Block Operator
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