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 979403 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979463 epoch_slot_no: 7463 block_no: 979356 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-05-08 15:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec78c845c3173c45d0665b3a8784c6278a4267a02992d67905f01a1cbed380adBlock Operator
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