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 989583 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 989643 epoch_slot_no: 17643 block_no: 989536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1121 time: 2018-05-10 23:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b96a679b9ea9ced4a76651c9f05c38523b1e422b4f225882379064166f6233dBlock Operator
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