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 980626 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 980686 epoch_slot_no: 8686 block_no: 980579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1727 time: 2018-05-08 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d0fcc93803df0472822b3881e9d40cc75ef27c4b38e2da858d33d1328b05ee7Block Operator
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