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 985871 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 985931 epoch_slot_no: 13931 block_no: 985824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1606 time: 2018-05-10 03:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d819c4de78788164d68b1f0f239888c9ea1496dab83e45f0166293c6071e9a8Block Operator
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