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 985719 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 985779 epoch_slot_no: 13779 block_no: 985672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2018-05-10 02:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x67e64bd4b3c855bfa5a42c1c7aba7ec5b8c4661f32c1ed04b4e4067dc4c25b5cBlock Operator
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