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 976299 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 976358 epoch_slot_no: 4358 block_no: 976252 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2242 time: 2018-05-07 21:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c66b40fa4ed8b9d4c9212230a0c404c56be98fad12c08fe2fbe0179bab22262Block Operator
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