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 981603 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 981663 epoch_slot_no: 9663 block_no: 981556 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-09 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c30dd4cfdb1011f1db6589a09fda165aebe030851eec30b86a977120e18b8caBlock Operator
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