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 997131 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 997191 epoch_slot_no: 3591 block_no: 997083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-05-12 17:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x144fbb4945654e92aceb811a65a1ea1843509d184fd220a99f7c93b887383a43Block Operator
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