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 979811 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979871 epoch_slot_no: 7871 block_no: 979764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2018-05-08 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7c0b5f54ac29379ce4d1dd2a25bc77cb76489cafb72c26177e34fa10c85f517Block Operator
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