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 983559 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 983619 epoch_slot_no: 11619 block_no: 983512 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2018-05-09 14:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bcf1f4821ddf93e44d507cb9f13b2baa7afc598fd82936cf2266336fde3f82aBlock Operator
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