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 978587 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 978646 epoch_slot_no: 6646 block_no: 978540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2018-05-08 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c77fdeb55c76e7963da984f87b4e1e07dc9be06ae60128b48ff4bd7d1f52aa9Block Operator
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