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 980207 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980267 epoch_slot_no: 8267 block_no: 980160 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1532 time: 2018-05-08 19:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82803aff645647725c22ed0dd82eb8974db89f847f90bccaeb0812d271945df5Block Operator
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