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 990710 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 990770 epoch_slot_no: 18770 block_no: 990663 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1924 time: 2018-05-11 06:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62abe5d31ae299538095c95eabf11fced67677f5c43f1973d1be9e01c7559228Block Operator
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