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 970757 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 970817 epoch_slot_no: 20417 block_no: 970711 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-06 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07548e9fe543debfdc0216fa766340cbe10c6d9fdb22116b7c36c500c8d90fa5Block Operator
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