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 987780 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 987840 epoch_slot_no: 15840 block_no: 987733 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1705 time: 2018-05-10 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9340b603e0cf8120df207344e3c2379a808738786440ab20e38559d56a52e2cdBlock Operator
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