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 999826 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999888 epoch_slot_no: 6288 block_no: 999778 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1166 time: 2018-05-13 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2860242c158ec817b403602da11bf98cba2ed1d4d6b2d1132cfffa011167f1e1Block Operator
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