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 981827 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 981887 epoch_slot_no: 9887 block_no: 981780 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2827 time: 2018-05-09 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7921eb2a627aacd9953a1c9079863bb4a8dcbe992dedb1f760b062403bef02cdBlock Operator
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