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 987618 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 987678 epoch_slot_no: 15678 block_no: 987571 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1708 time: 2018-05-10 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd35df00ca63cf6b3e057605db41e3d482793b1afe1ab0b9e4d0d3f896f651ffBlock Operator
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