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 997704 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 997764 epoch_slot_no: 4164 block_no: 997656 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-12 20:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x686b7ed943b539e2a59913311d245d353eb1f6eaaadb2c7e9f08d48fb1dd26ddBlock Operator
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