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 978843 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978902 epoch_slot_no: 6902 block_no: 978796 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1166 time: 2018-05-08 12:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fae75086fe5d2466eff4b701f52aa9510fd43ea61c122da249cc0c074f876edBlock Operator
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