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 979602 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979662 epoch_slot_no: 7662 block_no: 979555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-05-08 16:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x806a554d2811c40d1c7c423a8e597f23859369ac47519d4e39725f74f931099aBlock Operator
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