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 989979 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990039 epoch_slot_no: 18039 block_no: 989932 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-11 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5fe41f8947535643dc5ab5e705d127b13d2e426ba836bb440317896358e8bc8Block Operator
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