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 976315 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 976374 epoch_slot_no: 4374 block_no: 976268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2018-05-07 22:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x534360d02a568ac04dfbd11819fc99c45fe7c74b6dd6409fd21fafc1afeef097Block Operator
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