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 971642 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 971702 epoch_slot_no: 21302 block_no: 971596 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2018-05-06 20:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x736dc4ff8e3f5021d972543e2b862769540133b2a243d7faad16a9c1e1233a5aBlock Operator
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