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 980678 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980738 epoch_slot_no: 8738 block_no: 980631 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-08 22:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bb529867d5ff2c888f6b82b63e5d1c0fc3ee13fb8a0207e54bf84b93870fc92Block Operator
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