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 983557 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 983617 epoch_slot_no: 11617 block_no: 983510 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1366 time: 2018-05-09 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e926418adbd5f6893d3b406470b934b9afc6bed6fd5727da26a7576c6a15bc7Block Operator
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