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 971258 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 971318 epoch_slot_no: 20918 block_no: 971212 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1301 time: 2018-05-06 17:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d6e878771aa0a9f2b531cede21987e7dc43942e19b925d41c326118318a99e0Block Operator
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