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 990216 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 990276 epoch_slot_no: 18276 block_no: 990169 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1633 time: 2018-05-11 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7851202681adca9c3d9e32b14415c6e4735b1d6545b4266f7caee9525d9442cBlock Operator
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