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 983663 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 983723 epoch_slot_no: 11723 block_no: 983616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2018-05-09 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf96e9dd999f65243e28c0a3f3aa5b2268ea4dd2bdeec3dbc57fbe75295334028Block Operator
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