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 999340 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999402 epoch_slot_no: 5802 block_no: 999292 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-13 05:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74034c22bbbebeb93fc49522a7d98a53fabceadd1937a01117f0d6b24294350aBlock Operator
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