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 970562 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 970622 epoch_slot_no: 20222 block_no: 970516 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-05-06 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe22badde32b94b04509d22c92523c6887d029ff7f8a27e29ae556aba2ce1c74dBlock Operator
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