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 990736 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 990796 epoch_slot_no: 18796 block_no: 990689 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1551 time: 2018-05-11 06:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83039a6dee06da198f430126b5ca05b19b3ab4df53b26d2ff6f3c3084f3fdb3dBlock Operator
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