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 990359 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990419 epoch_slot_no: 18419 block_no: 990312 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1108 time: 2018-05-11 04:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x536d526a23660b2398e45faf42860ad6c6ea6cb2eaf0a1d2bc4370141b2ad8c6Block Operator
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