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 979798 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979858 epoch_slot_no: 7858 block_no: 979751 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-05-08 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0dc325f7671780ede95ae6e208c8fc77f37d325697e0859055778c695b0bc01Block Operator
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