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 982832 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 982892 epoch_slot_no: 10892 block_no: 982785 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1562 time: 2018-05-09 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4a80ef78a606182087f519a2c482af041e4fe354207d28c49e0a28fee4636fcBlock Operator
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