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 986105 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 986165 epoch_slot_no: 14165 block_no: 986058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-05-10 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c7deadab19e26440aa105af34b154dd0c17b842664a85ce72029a1794e8e7a5Block Operator
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