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 977093 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 977152 epoch_slot_no: 5152 block_no: 977046 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1524 time: 2018-05-08 02:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda54a0997dcec74f47f7059251455216421c6317eb275f891506ba3fd29db02fBlock Operator
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