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 979109 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979169 epoch_slot_no: 7169 block_no: 979062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-05-08 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6b34724636e3e8bc164ff650c0eeda73229117c8f334be18d013fdf0e4be23bBlock Operator
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