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 990617 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990677 epoch_slot_no: 18677 block_no: 990570 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-11 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85ff5780ef0336827d26081893df2c5acc152223770d10ba2020320b6f987ba3Block Operator
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