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 976338 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 976397 epoch_slot_no: 4397 block_no: 976291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1347 time: 2018-05-07 22:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d68f6607128d5ff025f3279149c9753c3a1ece31040507ba324b8c5166cedc0Block Operator
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