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 983628 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 983688 epoch_slot_no: 11688 block_no: 983581 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1201 time: 2018-05-09 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89f3d65ee965ee7f437e83fc5e3b1d6cabd4eca2985df7cfeb49fa15d03f3aabBlock Operator
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