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 989972 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990032 epoch_slot_no: 18032 block_no: 989925 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2018-05-11 01:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb24ea30e9f2989117adadd62c557a4276fcc3e0e77cc3a55813fbb6dfc47d71dBlock Operator
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