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 989123 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 989183 epoch_slot_no: 17183 block_no: 989076 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-10 21:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b7cfedceefdaff34cc361f3c3b4d882ee62bd44fbd139c7367eaa4561d79245Block Operator
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