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 984123 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 984183 epoch_slot_no: 12183 block_no: 984076 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2288 time: 2018-05-09 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe29b08f62bda396fc388aae0df04053a4fdea042d85e9d0ddc28ad0981609aaeBlock Operator
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