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 990886 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 990946 epoch_slot_no: 18946 block_no: 990839 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2018-05-11 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x979071e2d5a03f90c84d2b0cd27a35b8d68e09f2b3b0b3630df3cfd72484effaBlock Operator
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