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 971694 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 971754 epoch_slot_no: 21354 block_no: 971648 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1922 time: 2018-05-06 20:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda969cd2996a93518c81f7422373c0b35ef319cc0b0459a8da9b65b31efb9129Block Operator
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