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 979994 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 980054 epoch_slot_no: 8054 block_no: 979947 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1245 time: 2018-05-08 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa4cdf63e14eb4d90b3e8399762d48eca41b723790f9d9481d2274b1bae808c6Block Operator
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