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 989596 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 989656 epoch_slot_no: 17656 block_no: 989549 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2018-05-10 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa63ad5e76a3ec79bf7d75585335fdaf34502b31059a1e73124e19beaae179b1Block Operator
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