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 988050 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 988110 epoch_slot_no: 16110 block_no: 988003 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-05-10 15:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3320f41956ec28866b8c8c2670ec4ee3055234e5994fac3c95be207d88f5990dBlock Operator
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