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 989013 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 989073 epoch_slot_no: 17073 block_no: 988966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1487 time: 2018-05-10 20:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfd6704a151f97616f5f3a4f3874de270d15c848bff71d7b7e4e2b88fe119937Block Operator
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