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 986643 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986703 epoch_slot_no: 14703 block_no: 986596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1615 time: 2018-05-10 07:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68cc35d00c2e79ac81028d228a970b07e32881aabb33a47a666e54426844537eBlock Operator
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