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 984864 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 984924 epoch_slot_no: 12924 block_no: 984817 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2104 time: 2018-05-09 21:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c8dbdb6c271d2ed765433d74b9620ca52fa20e1a04326357e8b1e5fdd160fd3Block Operator
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