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 983078 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 983138 epoch_slot_no: 11138 block_no: 983031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1929 time: 2018-05-09 11:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad6c053e11b3113235a9bf045b79c3cc275fc0783fa176080c06e5e83e68e8a1Block Operator
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