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 986750 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 986810 epoch_slot_no: 14810 block_no: 986703 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2018-05-10 08:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x813d6bdb385e517cd66de79a270f59297b6855b8d18c527751a9e80f07cf042dBlock Operator
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