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 980195 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 980255 epoch_slot_no: 8255 block_no: 980148 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2607 time: 2018-05-08 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2a5b83ac28ac6652cc1c3bcdc99553b221027c369676b8828caec7581e3fb86Block Operator
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