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 986584 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986644 epoch_slot_no: 14644 block_no: 986537 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-10 07:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4829c49e5da94674825e7f4dc89c819cfc01c6f54a8d686ed0f07bd6c567e1f4Block Operator
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