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 978261 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 978320 epoch_slot_no: 6320 block_no: 978214 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1708 time: 2018-05-08 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd61f0c2353b9298d7abcc7ce15324a9b13f67904d77ae35c199d37365c6d8493Block Operator
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