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 990162 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990222 epoch_slot_no: 18222 block_no: 990115 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-11 02:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20b3f05089a78cbbb91f41f2cfc0e5fce77861c0ecb91dd3d6d605e3ed4191e3Block Operator
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