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 988220 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 988280 epoch_slot_no: 16280 block_no: 988173 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1266 time: 2018-05-10 16:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0272a3f7af8250f89ea435d33bb682742a069ee7ce03d68c43d4c8e3a88450f0Block Operator
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