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 980808 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980868 epoch_slot_no: 8868 block_no: 980761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2018-05-08 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd60647e1a512b824e17c01b2fff4cef04718cea1e97bfb38375b3801e17df4dbBlock Operator
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