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 979118 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979178 epoch_slot_no: 7178 block_no: 979071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1532 time: 2018-05-08 13:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeffd186b17992eeb79ef9d9a8ee6d011c864830802dc2272d5f28d90ccec808eBlock Operator
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