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 984443 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 984503 epoch_slot_no: 12503 block_no: 984396 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1377 time: 2018-05-09 19:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec45556b9a808d4cbaf1aa20051f36c6230b2c0ab89b10f5b82ee6fcb8a0e879Block Operator
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