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 982287 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 982347 epoch_slot_no: 10347 block_no: 982240 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2395 time: 2018-05-09 07:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d5a4697329876d8f6ba5c8c1ee0fea27a3f471c5f2bb5cec1ca871ef5447e45Block Operator
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