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 990144 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 990204 epoch_slot_no: 18204 block_no: 990097 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2284 time: 2018-05-11 02:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f0a328d094065a7f24d26a83251dc8a9873a9b8beb1d3f3e13a6ec91eb0bf80Block Operator
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