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 982466 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 982526 epoch_slot_no: 10526 block_no: 982419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1469 time: 2018-05-09 08:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d2a511e4bf997d76faffa36ddd6ac131a7e41c58a1a627dabe1e085a2c9813bBlock Operator
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