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 985808 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 985868 epoch_slot_no: 13868 block_no: 985761 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1432 time: 2018-05-10 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa07ac8930d39f1fe4819c033a71d133b367a80ec06cc1475cf6c9200e2d7fbdeBlock Operator
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