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 980449 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980509 epoch_slot_no: 8509 block_no: 980402 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1073 time: 2018-05-08 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83df7bb45fd2151f8671c263b17ba592cf1c8efa89ebfa49129fe986eb652630Block Operator
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