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 998961 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999023 epoch_slot_no: 5423 block_no: 998913 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-05-13 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fbc3314d494b5a6c7b4876cd78e6109f5f2b7e1c6d784835a3f0f23df970b09Block Operator
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