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 985929 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 985989 epoch_slot_no: 13989 block_no: 985882 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1718 time: 2018-05-10 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85c51c8b5cefacfd178e593083cd9401400fdba719706058205d88008d174617Block Operator
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