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 986645 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 986705 epoch_slot_no: 14705 block_no: 986598 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2304 time: 2018-05-10 07:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8508f206512a4d48fa2acf8fde60cef51a0c26f99e6189e4fa5d321aae294256Block Operator
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