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 976982 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 977041 epoch_slot_no: 5041 block_no: 976935 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2046 time: 2018-05-08 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4ff953d4b39d57f86f0beb89e959612970de75c03814dad66c2881717910873Block Operator
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