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 977754 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 977813 epoch_slot_no: 5813 block_no: 977707 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-05-08 06:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbdfdc4f6d03116e3259ce666e22ebc898a5c6e01cc233b3050aa46cd65a15483Block Operator
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