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 980199 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980259 epoch_slot_no: 8259 block_no: 980152 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1073 time: 2018-05-08 19:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb05d97bf9283e937e3cfd3e97aa03593bd8409cb6e6dfe94d7ae4cd8cdd19fa8Block Operator
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