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 978759 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 978818 epoch_slot_no: 6818 block_no: 978712 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2070 time: 2018-05-08 11:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x111c3a3ceaf4fdf5659fe227d35d36a41f3cbae08650f76511cd78c8456d453dBlock Operator
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