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 978343 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978402 epoch_slot_no: 6402 block_no: 978296 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-08 09:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c0d980af223f9c0e57b5f8cd284f2d4ef911439e052706a0313fbba0ec83350Block Operator
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