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 998686 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998748 epoch_slot_no: 5148 block_no: 998638 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2618 time: 2018-05-13 02:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a7e14620244563a1bc149ea17e3b15cf61980725ef84080c7320f37400c4610Block Operator
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