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 988686 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 988746 epoch_slot_no: 16746 block_no: 988639 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2018-05-10 18:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa20ac42ac11cb2ee1fedd44b0b058e6f2f4561aa2cf2308077c5da655d76f515Block Operator
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