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 984964 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 985024 epoch_slot_no: 13024 block_no: 984917 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-05-09 22:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9aae8a1ee70d46b999729a18f55a23a4c2502965bbc597b810b88ca5e3b2fa96Block Operator
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