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 980899 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980959 epoch_slot_no: 8959 block_no: 980852 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2018-05-08 23:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48cafa02465e1e4c86924610bef9db9d51ccbf4dc8444d01a5a52ca037e36c7eBlock Operator
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