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 987772 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 987832 epoch_slot_no: 15832 block_no: 987725 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1163 time: 2018-05-10 13:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9276a067f7be12354ff2921697107bc18fb68cd7cd0fab9694a71bd91aafc65dBlock Operator
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