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 985453 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 985513 epoch_slot_no: 13513 block_no: 985406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-05-10 00:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15f7abed334950c40c2744644ff2e4a512bef01ced79415d9cf56a5d85b6b489Block Operator
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