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 984008 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 984068 epoch_slot_no: 12068 block_no: 983961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2018-05-09 16:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf18394f4998d19b95c7b0e41104c00928ac18b9b2020cbcf0c3bd3f361cf7192Block Operator
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