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 983752 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 983812 epoch_slot_no: 11812 block_no: 983705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2269 time: 2018-05-09 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbc0fc62d791d2e6f89342cdd63fc874596284e43d7e782bd8697cd016f24992Block Operator
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