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 976143 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 976202 epoch_slot_no: 4202 block_no: 976096 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1561 time: 2018-05-07 21:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f83bf19146848230f7dc23ca790032c6334e659df07f3b1b1fb5958d62f739cBlock Operator
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