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 986087 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986147 epoch_slot_no: 14147 block_no: 986040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1521 time: 2018-05-10 04:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6d00f7701fff9e1c7ea9cc79056227a3d9e2f0c25f2e1cba4471a900a576c8aBlock Operator
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