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 987648 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 987708 epoch_slot_no: 15708 block_no: 987601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1520 time: 2018-05-10 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa04d4923f9f6b9ada6d1b1326e8545baa579e8254cf877c6a7e1cb073f83064bBlock Operator
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