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 979773 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979833 epoch_slot_no: 7833 block_no: 979726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1163 time: 2018-05-08 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57d7da775d16f3d02fcf373d5e7aedcfea564922e2a71788d6bab0735a44541eBlock Operator
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