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 979601 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979661 epoch_slot_no: 7661 block_no: 979554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-05-08 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb89582c1d64f7994d48d99bd06b9cb1ef8382adea556cb7ff06b78457d043955Block Operator
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