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 984691 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 984751 epoch_slot_no: 12751 block_no: 984644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-09 20:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11100696c613e52b021b3d3287fa9eb10e0db21d8a357580b67ab7ad4b65602cBlock Operator
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