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 978426 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978485 epoch_slot_no: 6485 block_no: 978379 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-08 09:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa49ffa38d24e6f07bf3b66fa85a245cc5044d7d2ef539fc33f071c3d244e0acfBlock Operator
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