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 978651 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978710 epoch_slot_no: 6710 block_no: 978604 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2980 time: 2018-05-08 11:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85aa9a856407a8c9904407043858635a816c37977b7bb4c8cd71d3ddfedea4fcBlock Operator
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