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 998914 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 998976 epoch_slot_no: 5376 block_no: 998866 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2018-05-13 03:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x804c7f79e0907d02182b2afd658e3360c4faaf489562cd875f89bc3b1ce3b0f9Block Operator
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