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 983886 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 983946 epoch_slot_no: 11946 block_no: 983839 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-09 16:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5d8ffb42100b1dd14ea579f34a6e9e460629e65f73484efd97ecbaa15e94afeBlock Operator
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