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 986890 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 986950 epoch_slot_no: 14950 block_no: 986843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1770 time: 2018-05-10 08:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76b2773868b6303b226b1fa2a26bf58eabcac7bb9e0a73c7d2722b31c1a99112Block Operator
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