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 977103 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 977162 epoch_slot_no: 5162 block_no: 977056 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2425 time: 2018-05-08 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84f2b2af6751b52c68916e1ed3436670f93dbea74e834e9a3332fd29be5b346bBlock Operator
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