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 988700 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 988760 epoch_slot_no: 16760 block_no: 988653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1700 time: 2018-05-10 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cc1c8a6c158db00dce7f5bd65ef9aa50da692d926e05a3ed05d905fd17649f8Block Operator
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