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 987458 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 987518 epoch_slot_no: 15518 block_no: 987411 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-05-10 11:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ae332506c6b7e1d2fff3b2dec9cfb92dde9a227f40282d58465a88d112d1c27Block Operator
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