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 997079 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 997139 epoch_slot_no: 3539 block_no: 997031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1279 time: 2018-05-12 17:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2898f05c66961745fbe37466423f19c8979f5b66a8fe6b3a5e8f26cd869a115dBlock Operator
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