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 978662 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978721 epoch_slot_no: 6721 block_no: 978615 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-05-08 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2af15a697376274153287299b78d3ddb3d4743629d54577f031245e6130ca999Block Operator
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