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 977118 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 977177 epoch_slot_no: 5177 block_no: 977071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1534 time: 2018-05-08 02:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64bbd1c6e04e7ccf1784d17f88bb5864cd7aea9e505d1c923f9b104f66d5eb86Block Operator
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