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 979789 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 979849 epoch_slot_no: 7849 block_no: 979742 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1964 time: 2018-05-08 17:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8bceb735043f9e183c3236511a5d012d0f5cd756a19b128a3de82f8b9d15f0bbBlock Operator
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