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 998988 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 999050 epoch_slot_no: 5450 block_no: 998940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2061 time: 2018-05-13 04:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d8e3bb65f9c8f5f8b7fbd69ef27f041064029b37763009a2101ac0b5df773baBlock Operator
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