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 997633 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 997693 epoch_slot_no: 4093 block_no: 997585 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1201 time: 2018-05-12 20:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02833e573337b061c005d522450b5e44483dd1f680069cf21873b7df786a663bBlock Operator
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