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 978846 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 978905 epoch_slot_no: 6905 block_no: 978799 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2977 time: 2018-05-08 12:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5d250be683885bfdf97cb4989bc2c96a3208d473677341c3ab3317dad15c05dBlock Operator
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