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 977789 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 977848 epoch_slot_no: 5848 block_no: 977742 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-05-08 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3a2dfc20b5c4a744de069c3ea8b7e4a4101c7560149201b5ab0ca74b7ac37deBlock Operator
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