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 977126 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 977185 epoch_slot_no: 5185 block_no: 977079 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-08 02:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa58c16676842f29e814af96303ecd112172c9763184c5a23eef8369638f5b410Block Operator
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