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 981884 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 981944 epoch_slot_no: 9944 block_no: 981837 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1198 time: 2018-05-09 04:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x420eeb9f42b46b4dc6f309c05cf111c85e7cc8e5987c8998ee7c0e66ff5d3124Block Operator
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