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 986598 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 986658 epoch_slot_no: 14658 block_no: 986551 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-05-10 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf85d8cb781f133e4ab9f7846d6f8971e70d216716f2bd77d6df1f30951cc0e0dBlock Operator
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