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 999348 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999410 epoch_slot_no: 5810 block_no: 999300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-05-13 06:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9ba6f6864ba52cb89113032bd9c1171d0fbbce665f96d78f0584983092271c4Block Operator
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