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 976266 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 976325 epoch_slot_no: 4325 block_no: 976219 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1241 time: 2018-05-07 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f31bd29498e6b8ffb918e103a9104d8736fe9ebb227be8b1d949df323b23b90Block Operator
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