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 996997 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 997057 epoch_slot_no: 3457 block_no: 996949 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1636 time: 2018-05-12 16:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa4b1100acc746e471dbe8bc940a9daf10640a1626e58fc1d41a141d7f9a981fBlock Operator
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