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 986020 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 986080 epoch_slot_no: 14080 block_no: 985973 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1339 time: 2018-05-10 03:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x17d629863c7345ac4f7da0f34bd9bd256619d5f34b211cef7b32531c7c706d66Block Operator
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