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 983883 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 983943 epoch_slot_no: 11943 block_no: 983836 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2173 time: 2018-05-09 16:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x944498189b6012aa7e205d15e6bf8be28ff9099ba34b66a8a51701716d8d142eBlock Operator
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