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 977324 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 977383 epoch_slot_no: 5383 block_no: 977277 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1405 time: 2018-05-08 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00c413e442eb39814207d7c280ae649a64aed6bd81884e05004a40cef5211ddcBlock Operator
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