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 982601 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 982661 epoch_slot_no: 10661 block_no: 982554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-09 08:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75bee6d3966a033fdf3ceb08c17c74f3b8640d9ff1d292b5ef6175f6f977286eBlock Operator
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