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 976140 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 976199 epoch_slot_no: 4199 block_no: 976093 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2834 time: 2018-05-07 21:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c86cafe4af03358f9beab523e68a5a0aab965fae9c9b0a0fa4d55d1cfd20085Block Operator
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