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 977950 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 978009 epoch_slot_no: 6009 block_no: 977903 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1519 time: 2018-05-08 07:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf55c2b60f74a694ad25cb250c6eef3ab2a05146a5e357eeedf209ec91daeda2dBlock Operator
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