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 976083 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 976142 epoch_slot_no: 4142 block_no: 976036 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1804 time: 2018-05-07 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78f71d3155ce87f030c678acb3b2717a03d6c413ff40d2b0337d02404e499957Block Operator
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