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 978832 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 978891 epoch_slot_no: 6891 block_no: 978785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2188 time: 2018-05-08 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72413404a9513d188d62284cde054d498825154fe31ae08bcb1cf3f02d943b8bBlock Operator
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