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 985974 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986034 epoch_slot_no: 14034 block_no: 985927 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1345 time: 2018-05-10 03:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3da8c911905dedf4a250166a7fab36d11db3b4933553295b5ac10d8da2e43d0Block Operator
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