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 979906 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 979966 epoch_slot_no: 7966 block_no: 979859 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2018-05-08 18:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb220fbb8922fc574ecfdd9eef00786f3bc9d2691ba8beba1e88bb4ed1611984bBlock Operator
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