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 970650 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 970710 epoch_slot_no: 20310 block_no: 970604 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1826 time: 2018-05-06 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f9cf2c8bc4a3bbcf519043cfbf93b28f4458e1155f10f98049da21516b14d0bBlock Operator
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