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 998491 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 998553 epoch_slot_no: 4953 block_no: 998443 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1520 time: 2018-05-13 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75e025f258408de79d022c55b5d5dc4547433272adbe72317d6a4cf933b7408dBlock Operator
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