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 990065 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990125 epoch_slot_no: 18125 block_no: 990018 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-11 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe435412c9e2bf0b461510c6144b6ae69c321d3be223718b4cc91cdb5f60070ccBlock Operator
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