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 998209 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998269 epoch_slot_no: 4669 block_no: 998161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2018-05-12 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c483d81c6eadaccecef9a5ebdf74729a8ea5c6e584718e74b7c965f55396f1bBlock Operator
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