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 985697 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 985757 epoch_slot_no: 13757 block_no: 985650 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1718 time: 2018-05-10 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0397bf2450f547dd8b6488ff87edb038ba937e686e077c7320bb79205b88baffBlock Operator
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