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 987603 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 987663 epoch_slot_no: 15663 block_no: 987556 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1891 time: 2018-05-10 12:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x704d297c64d0375928577d6690d7f766c94a9c7e99f0e63c4d44a344e62406c4Block Operator
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