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 977684 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 977743 epoch_slot_no: 5743 block_no: 977637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-05-08 05:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1fea19acee2b5492de8abd830cb1c7533cd76e7f19597209a7113e2a09c3e032Block Operator
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