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 988969 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 989029 epoch_slot_no: 17029 block_no: 988922 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-05-10 20:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x132d57f2717af629d34a99c343e461d3f8464dbc09d029d8f0ebe609dd4529d8Block Operator
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