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 983041 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 983101 epoch_slot_no: 11101 block_no: 982994 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1906 time: 2018-05-09 11:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b0843937eaa8c04f5074821eb14c2bcfdbc60d5ab3cb6dd81a181eb20d47026Block Operator
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