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 998346 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998406 epoch_slot_no: 4806 block_no: 998298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-05-13 00:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x142f2d2e6b0a4c89c6f303a9e6a17256093e05314cc72196c39161e853f9eb58Block Operator
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