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 990678 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990738 epoch_slot_no: 18738 block_no: 990631 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-11 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3ff1eac336683bf0a0bf1d422fd6f7b9f2a6c487f9d68f9231c310188756543Block Operator
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