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 980622 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980682 epoch_slot_no: 8682 block_no: 980575 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-08 21:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd61754a082a853494ba3a11193acda1c0e022dbf4aec05f555a08574850a9f13Block Operator
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