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 981575 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 981635 epoch_slot_no: 9635 block_no: 981528 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4453 time: 2018-05-09 03:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x187cf2bb724484c6add0bb1cbb7c5fc75da494b3afed340044e5e3f428867664Block Operator
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