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 997614 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 997674 epoch_slot_no: 4074 block_no: 997566 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2018-05-12 20:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0fe288a16a730ec29ed1aaa85abe346af7e85743ff10b1cb2dd3903719ed354Block Operator
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