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 977091 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 977150 epoch_slot_no: 5150 block_no: 977044 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-05-08 02:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee3140a3f690584cc31ca304ee2de9136e8f3423745464a24db7c9d876a2b110Block Operator
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