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 984172 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 984232 epoch_slot_no: 12232 block_no: 984125 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2018-05-09 17:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae1964a614c4ee9c835180b907fc4924c237affa2ed9aec374cca7af63502aa6Block Operator
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