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 977153 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 977212 epoch_slot_no: 5212 block_no: 977106 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2018-05-08 02:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae6151b62ec1ff9c27af389e9a352f1e3660c97ba1894ffe15601b2d0ad1460eBlock Operator
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