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 998673 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998735 epoch_slot_no: 5135 block_no: 998625 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-13 02:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6046246fc152769888907509848dc487c10f74384adcd6d3281e6a336512d010Block Operator
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