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 982678 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 982738 epoch_slot_no: 10738 block_no: 982631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1748 time: 2018-05-09 09:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4645584b72116fdf0ba3ee2a87ae0e9253ed0a71894639ec42134ce6203c028bBlock Operator
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