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 986776 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 986836 epoch_slot_no: 14836 block_no: 986729 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1417 time: 2018-05-10 08:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2de5ac48d58c0ecf7696ba50c00ef0835ee76bd5192c26c251088ce8d3b4506fBlock Operator
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