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 982835 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 982895 epoch_slot_no: 10895 block_no: 982788 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-09 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ed354a9fcbbdadc7661b07a6a1a6229d297bbbf06157336e9e3d161b6edea19Block Operator
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