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 986838 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986898 epoch_slot_no: 14898 block_no: 986791 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2018-05-10 08:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9139bc26e017a3a24dc6932e2da1bca60d6dce28ec612974fbaa2dd57e201b8dBlock Operator
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