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 983875 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 983935 epoch_slot_no: 11935 block_no: 983828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1569 time: 2018-05-09 16:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa04b9db6e9b18add3315ef949f273061283a5f452938591669755f8b5ad0006bBlock Operator
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