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 998401 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998461 epoch_slot_no: 4861 block_no: 998353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-05-13 00:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc21c6756532b537b6b6c9bea52519f5ae2af72b181f00690e3ca0341a83e9216Block Operator
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