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 978685 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978744 epoch_slot_no: 6744 block_no: 978638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1839 time: 2018-05-08 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea21d3a028e92b0b6b0858ed9e17fa25700193c67d80eeb31b0c1beedcf91ef1Block Operator
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