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 996966 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 997026 epoch_slot_no: 3426 block_no: 996918 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1753 time: 2018-05-12 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde3ff52d56f8f2ab790b777114ee5b3e545e8487a813853f77c1f53d82c9d4e5Block Operator
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