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 982317 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 982377 epoch_slot_no: 10377 block_no: 982270 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-09 07:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b24b3c9f4e8613dab4356d53b0a6151a3dcf429efc82fc38f356991b69921d7Block Operator
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