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 990669 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990729 epoch_slot_no: 18729 block_no: 990622 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-11 05:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1736bcacbde4eb9cc2b994e8a5c6e81beb8b12d8e22ca22fed4efdd7e663033fBlock Operator
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