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 998831 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 998893 epoch_slot_no: 5293 block_no: 998783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1163 time: 2018-05-13 03:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57a2dd713ebf07d6409907e64432931e9b9c3c51fd93ca4d2a270a72c220e69dBlock Operator
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