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 980113 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980173 epoch_slot_no: 8173 block_no: 980066 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-08 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c099ef1aa9fc1a6f8d405c4b0fb9bf0380522764e5621014d1fe5e583c97083Block Operator
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