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 36973 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 36993 epoch_slot_no: 15393 block_no: 36970 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 874 time: 2017-10-02 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0bb528b2c60632442fde9d075b9335a26a28efcd40705a80b8aab412291c053Block Operator
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