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 976955 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 977014 epoch_slot_no: 5014 block_no: 976908 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-08 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaee31b687dd453410528763282a54e4b366d3e4ffff7bfc4e2d74c712181ae53Block Operator
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