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 982151 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 982211 epoch_slot_no: 10211 block_no: 982104 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-09 06:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc470d86c5e0d9940194dd5ba79eb2132b995f60377cf77bedcd40cfc11b7ec3cBlock Operator
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