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 977043 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 977102 epoch_slot_no: 5102 block_no: 976996 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1803 time: 2018-05-08 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85fd27f7912303e9fa8d2f3b332acf8df3cbde18b49f401a6a7a1a54bcd86ad8Block Operator
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