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 980591 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980651 epoch_slot_no: 8651 block_no: 980544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2018-05-08 21:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d0c8af117b97493c84b6df43eb497ea95bf1753773d3ab9c1e40eccffbb226cBlock Operator
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