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 984957 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 985017 epoch_slot_no: 13017 block_no: 984910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1577 time: 2018-05-09 22:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8084017e3033e884d7ce4cd21a0aac0f89d200150ac8b5f2a7e5ad02f86d004bBlock Operator
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