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 978328 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978387 epoch_slot_no: 6387 block_no: 978281 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-05-08 09:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ef3011351caf533dce1fb91ec252775f5867f31b74dba263cffe5cfd11ad4dbBlock Operator
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