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 989555 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 989615 epoch_slot_no: 17615 block_no: 989508 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-10 23:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ee7c688ae05273d85d65215394996a54e3dac966961eb80a650c24dd1dabc78Block Operator
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