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 983720 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 983780 epoch_slot_no: 11780 block_no: 983673 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1108 time: 2018-05-09 15:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x274e342bbc9f73d872e706228c422a282529fc5bacb021e3fecb832824e81e7fBlock Operator
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