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 996981 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 997041 epoch_slot_no: 3441 block_no: 996933 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1611 time: 2018-05-12 16:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe75dacc5b228f4522e1ab580e5b951ef5a7efef13f9de47f44cab2bbedc265e3Block Operator
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