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 998420 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 998480 epoch_slot_no: 4880 block_no: 998372 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2018-05-13 00:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4296ff74390e3219b8a4482ffa435381ac8504b812bf241a2213a86a5b79d7bBlock Operator
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