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 987654 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 987714 epoch_slot_no: 15714 block_no: 987607 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1887 time: 2018-05-10 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x630e9334c9bd5f518b9c63c22a2f0d9a1371d06a43a957ca035ac88d73e0da47Block Operator
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