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 976324 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 976383 epoch_slot_no: 4383 block_no: 976277 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1166 time: 2018-05-07 22:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa740a74469f5169f31dcd5f8ea9d6e63e1756e793b2b4b3770d902db7d298f6dBlock Operator
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