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 977273 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 977332 epoch_slot_no: 5332 block_no: 977226 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2058 time: 2018-05-08 03:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x000a894f7c8ede5f3ee0f7c2daeb349b464c279d811f1f5b40750503b61b4401Block Operator
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