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 990944 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 991004 epoch_slot_no: 19004 block_no: 990897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-11 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7033f6bb210274020facd10e52e2d2521e886a740973ee532a0a91c09e9c4855Block Operator
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