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 981770 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 981830 epoch_slot_no: 9830 block_no: 981723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1480 time: 2018-05-09 04:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd8f7cd6de92ab7a26bea60f9ae5980a7faa7199455ddbb4f80792c816fd28d3Block Operator
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