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 982537 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 982597 epoch_slot_no: 10597 block_no: 982490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-09 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ae478048c7175b7fb671fc481d052f182b94ccc23252ec750fc725e2b8c96edBlock Operator
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