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 980103 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 980163 epoch_slot_no: 8163 block_no: 980056 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1792 time: 2018-05-08 19:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7c1b153833577cdca37b31fa7acd963375dedfcd564d6d5ce490c4af76715f5Block Operator
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