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 980463 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980523 epoch_slot_no: 8523 block_no: 980416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1159 time: 2018-05-08 21:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b72f482a3bb07b6792c74e397f2ea01c821cd6652977f0198b7cb6a8fcad87eBlock Operator
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