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 998441 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998501 epoch_slot_no: 4901 block_no: 998393 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-05-13 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ae797996352e4dd7f5fea6f1842dffe4bae80b12494b6612d45b97316948ad9Block Operator
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