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 989109 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 989169 epoch_slot_no: 17169 block_no: 989062 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-10 21:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbba10fa714fbcd243815c7b4e341c5e3ddea0fec44e2277aa694e9ae48239ab6Block Operator
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