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 998683 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998745 epoch_slot_no: 5145 block_no: 998635 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-13 02:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b12d5ce5ab83cb502b9cbe7b5e26f859cce4764dde1b5526c5c1c65ab1be72cBlock Operator
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