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 977553 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 977612 epoch_slot_no: 5612 block_no: 977506 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2018-05-08 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b6cb00aa963f0116faf59612ee60a4d7bcca41fbbc4e2d7438de891f190d20dBlock Operator
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