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 997743 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 997803 epoch_slot_no: 4203 block_no: 997695 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2018-05-12 21:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb23452d9bff46f7ece36c8fbdf911739dc678b41d5cbbf844ad2062daea4bc0aBlock Operator
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