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 980613 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980673 epoch_slot_no: 8673 block_no: 980566 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-08 21:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x133556ac8a3f1b3b63590763f2a2b26eb485156204277fc2db156e5779f98e0dBlock Operator
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