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 980822 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980882 epoch_slot_no: 8882 block_no: 980775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1201 time: 2018-05-08 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e9229c3cef2e4a1e678985e061c9673fa193e966d0a7e8b6fdb0d77c8fee5f0Block Operator
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