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 990019 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 990079 epoch_slot_no: 18079 block_no: 989972 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1465 time: 2018-05-11 02:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbebcc5a9ae9e0aa5e940320d0ab81b5a4baa4af448e9c16c441ba7c06eeeca3fBlock Operator
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