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 984592 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 984652 epoch_slot_no: 12652 block_no: 984545 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1016 time: 2018-05-09 20:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2eda28a353a69b5c3f4c84b3ffab231ab7346327d7d32d26a516ba7c0211868Block Operator
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