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 978871 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978930 epoch_slot_no: 6930 block_no: 978824 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-05-08 12:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x288a63d5ea2bd6fa1d2ad2dceea4ba57e4c3b5a5b49c1af535f7f3bd4a7f65b1Block Operator
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