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 977958 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 978017 epoch_slot_no: 6017 block_no: 977911 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-05-08 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f11926b0f94db61b81e39f5c0d9a3f461d63bfa21a840e869c96672a9b5649fBlock Operator
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