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 998347 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 998407 epoch_slot_no: 4807 block_no: 998299 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1676 time: 2018-05-13 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a919ac89c9484b3e9df1b615d3161538374b9eb9183bd5bea83f05a470e9a32Block Operator
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