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 986596 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986656 epoch_slot_no: 14656 block_no: 986549 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1520 time: 2018-05-10 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e7d787960415eb64360c8f7cfa0763426e47f67a4a8f9c53cb2ade0ffee5fb8Block Operator
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