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 976998 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 977057 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 976951 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1155 time: 2018-05-08 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1458583734d3b08128bf88e8b57c4bd8bb6ee5e5d45374c4863bbf64311f58b5Block Operator
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