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 985845 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 985905 epoch_slot_no: 13905 block_no: 985798 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1245 time: 2018-05-10 02:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac5cf48e33c8999f7652764c9bfe9f825f3f7ab6adc4126334778904363973d9Block Operator
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