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 981428 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 981488 epoch_slot_no: 9488 block_no: 981381 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-09 02:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c68c4be33d5972f3191cf388e6a6ab3d2c503466e14bc24380b3c1ee1288166Block Operator
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