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 988017 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 988077 epoch_slot_no: 16077 block_no: 987970 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-05-10 15:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7cce79079d7808622761f2b01457209b783feeb83d9b6bdee701a6d0bfece41Block Operator
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