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 976683 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 976742 epoch_slot_no: 4742 block_no: 976636 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2018-05-08 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d071d54b33b2680abeb9fd7761ec34f139e45c8203c63db79e71a743a411b23Block Operator
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