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 989396 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 989456 epoch_slot_no: 17456 block_no: 989349 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2018-05-10 22:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57c6ced905714b92feba1b20682281a00cc2d6c8754990c1b68d9f87bfef1700Block Operator
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