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 999350 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 999412 epoch_slot_no: 5812 block_no: 999302 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1602 time: 2018-05-13 06:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc32835c5722ecd5bab231a679e70651355dbaa1432a4b803f393c7118ed477c8Block Operator
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