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 979397 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979457 epoch_slot_no: 7457 block_no: 979350 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2018-05-08 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea03ce26bbf99da2905afd497b854f72355e62d1c61092d6b543e316b05da231Block Operator
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