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 987173 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 987233 epoch_slot_no: 15233 block_no: 987126 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1878 time: 2018-05-10 10:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb75988c8780d71b3ff6d009be30ed2dcda0c07f81d04fe59fca5602b3446f510Block Operator
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