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 996905 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 996965 epoch_slot_no: 3365 block_no: 996857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2105 time: 2018-05-12 16:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x710c8b81b98a767a0cf3f9aeec928970f3d5d69920f8a412f9bd30ad4338f6c8Block Operator
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