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 998268 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998328 epoch_slot_no: 4728 block_no: 998220 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1086 time: 2018-05-13 00:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3d310fca3cb57ec815d13102f5f3d9ef4f0017cae12efd8893ccb3fd03406e5Block Operator
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