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 987335 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 987395 epoch_slot_no: 15395 block_no: 987288 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-05-10 11:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7cf3b794f39fa8288d93b5f5491f943c2a525e3abad38cd58812c4d32be6ffeBlock Operator
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