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 977133 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 977192 epoch_slot_no: 5192 block_no: 977086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2237 time: 2018-05-08 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e1fe7a2f7db2944f4494a06c249957390ae61e52296e2cf706796ca24d3ddb8Block Operator
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