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 977345 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 977404 epoch_slot_no: 5404 block_no: 977298 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-08 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5fc6045554b00b2534e7667e14a4b55f0b7a96a6a4a18116a0a9d2d89ee63b1Block Operator
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