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 987819 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 987879 epoch_slot_no: 15879 block_no: 987772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1347 time: 2018-05-10 13:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeaef44b0fb7b2635bd3cabee5c94c6cbcceb8e7d1d80ea1b79603197d3190dc1Block Operator
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