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 999300 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 999362 epoch_slot_no: 5762 block_no: 999252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1706 time: 2018-05-13 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8720f7b36b2adabbbc38f89217f183fe3cd8b6220091e8776309fcf5eb64f388Block Operator
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