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 998760 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 998822 epoch_slot_no: 5222 block_no: 998712 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-13 02:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43af5cfeb41729a544552d03d225edb95c6aa17a04b69d3a1c9bc4db4c2b4563Block Operator
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