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 986072 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986132 epoch_slot_no: 14132 block_no: 986025 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1521 time: 2018-05-10 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2b02d83c883cffc0943d32c73a20f1367aff213543901a8b2785545ab234462Block Operator
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