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 989873 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 989933 epoch_slot_no: 17933 block_no: 989826 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1734 time: 2018-05-11 01:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafc68945b2a35bc0b8b27a9db6d7570309bdea3e4079eb81032fd0aaa6d18d26Block Operator
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