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 982362 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 982422 epoch_slot_no: 10422 block_no: 982315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1190 time: 2018-05-09 07:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a2fbf00f91425d354301a3540fdbedc6ad91babe1f7276508b1c79668cb6071Block Operator
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