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 978248 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978307 epoch_slot_no: 6307 block_no: 978201 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1155 time: 2018-05-08 08:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc436a17741efa994a91d4d9827b1083243c8f42e6eb9cf9ee37335215c29112bBlock Operator
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