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 976749 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 976808 epoch_slot_no: 4808 block_no: 976702 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1341 time: 2018-05-08 00:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed29a14cdecf0eebd2fb1b1593140d8d97ce9372c304e872b562c932e5301f2cBlock Operator
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