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 977058 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 977117 epoch_slot_no: 5117 block_no: 977011 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2018-05-08 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ef8ef2266c143d6d02012c113e9c6c8b4658cbeec29f2bb40bdda65add2acb7Block Operator
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