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 978636 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 978695 epoch_slot_no: 6695 block_no: 978589 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2429 time: 2018-05-08 10:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb09d4175055b0d8c1e19666d66da9f6b8594dd0be68cea71e70e45cc57198c03Block Operator
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