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 979302 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979362 epoch_slot_no: 7362 block_no: 979255 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1585 time: 2018-05-08 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca5d801793eb48e6545577876319c88c4a8c3bb69071e7e56a814d3aadbcd5c6Block Operator
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