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 990262 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990322 epoch_slot_no: 18322 block_no: 990215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-11 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe68be67c6fc2a8d54eb7aa382324ae5baafbc14eaa8b97762f88c2f25eb20ef3Block Operator
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