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 987858 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 987918 epoch_slot_no: 15918 block_no: 987811 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1714 time: 2018-05-10 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba0ee2e0f08ccb3a72e190b0809d2b8bbb882cc986a8ab41e2de2310cf79b93aBlock Operator
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