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 977680 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 977739 epoch_slot_no: 5739 block_no: 977633 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2128 time: 2018-05-08 05:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c2376dbb72ad7890eebf38d4c536e4c903c06aaa74b9c038bafaa3a9301d6e2Block Operator
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