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 997656 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 997716 epoch_slot_no: 4116 block_no: 997608 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-12 20:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17c5eb6d374a4cb3d67b923e6038949caf7be91061fb68992d68f215f3884394Block Operator
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