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 978438 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978497 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 978391 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1532 time: 2018-05-08 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x566d282a45de649aa8dfda1d08ec45ddbecae7acb238a46f0222c9e3b6e6aba5Block Operator
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