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 978588 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 978647 epoch_slot_no: 6647 block_no: 978541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2018-05-08 10:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bbf39e686cfdffb3b258e8a5150c3171be83579367c734a6942fd8066b1bb34Block Operator
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