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 978513 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978572 epoch_slot_no: 6572 block_no: 978466 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-05-08 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcad66a65ff2bc1109438efbc28b84473142ff8f2fcea870506df8298413e63a2Block Operator
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