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 970961 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 971021 epoch_slot_no: 20621 block_no: 970915 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-06 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23054380fe8e468b8de82effda4778bb960e62fcd1e4cb466563ceb241d25c0bBlock Operator
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