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 980128 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980188 epoch_slot_no: 8188 block_no: 980081 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-08 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce09dcb18717dbc3cfad8ca375477d9e7b653cd3f4f19bea0f46a9935348c31aBlock Operator
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