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 997793 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 997853 epoch_slot_no: 4253 block_no: 997745 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1470 time: 2018-05-12 21:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb04a1131be21ab0542aba23a43a589907b8073e8b7101403d73037814dcbf6a0Block Operator
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