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 990018 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 990078 epoch_slot_no: 18078 block_no: 989971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1557 time: 2018-05-11 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe140eab955828613c88e5d1747221b96560ca2c5932d74cb1b2585c983d0e3ddBlock Operator
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