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 983529 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 983589 epoch_slot_no: 11589 block_no: 983482 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-09 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4044bb9d4010c742ea2185eb5db1b75c4adf8176dc28ace9ed07b4f25a6f9fb5Block Operator
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