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 979822 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 979882 epoch_slot_no: 7882 block_no: 979775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2041 time: 2018-05-08 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a52d531b210ee0018d9e7f5a689c79ec8db2946a06904746ff48b5f8809a46bBlock Operator
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