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 986739 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 986799 epoch_slot_no: 14799 block_no: 986692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-05-10 07:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2cfc0033865d68d4a71577f7a5280069a3a3c87704a021e8b03a46656d112e1Block Operator
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