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 970742 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 970802 epoch_slot_no: 20402 block_no: 970696 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1747 time: 2018-05-06 15:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3833898d16f6c5b86be37eba69cd7969854828f3e9646d2b0cccd0892c4ee1ceBlock Operator
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