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 988526 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 988586 epoch_slot_no: 16586 block_no: 988479 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1163 time: 2018-05-10 17:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9aa90b0939f414fbb0a17b3f81ff30031f060ce4028dbc4e130448d9a1da6352Block Operator
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