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 984399 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 984459 epoch_slot_no: 12459 block_no: 984352 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1925 time: 2018-05-09 18:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x748d2a85e4b2a2f9c23f2e4a63a56610115c5c84b7cae1ec3fcca7e703c8cc55Block Operator
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