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 979903 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 979963 epoch_slot_no: 7963 block_no: 979856 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1516 time: 2018-05-08 17:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d3e371c23109013fcb0ad6ce674ee2df13e58e88a8e519e15d0c4f7a9843be8Block Operator
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