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 984554 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 984614 epoch_slot_no: 12614 block_no: 984507 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-09 19:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07724690cb55e705176676a2cbc2fb124b8ce877548596d77987543a2d442c9fBlock Operator
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