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 984099 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 984159 epoch_slot_no: 12159 block_no: 984052 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1924 time: 2018-05-09 17:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc74783df3a539e846ab11919be50a9d0ce797f9a19612cd0cf5d4c54cd2d5d78Block Operator
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