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 975954 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 976013 epoch_slot_no: 4013 block_no: 975907 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2964 time: 2018-05-07 20:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07780d86d3d7e802c7f0407023cd7f8ef2a64b73f90a1b6d3a4d2d761d07e2deBlock Operator
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