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 999303 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999365 epoch_slot_no: 5765 block_no: 999255 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2018-05-13 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d2fde3ac4e2c0529f576efc11bb77f7f4f6ca25d88a83b10005514f2cbd7ab4Block Operator
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