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 971004 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 971064 epoch_slot_no: 20664 block_no: 970958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-06 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x782a0b6ded53df03c09422fd536c4e84a1a4d9f0485b4b580430f492a5f5cc9dBlock Operator
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