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 971702 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 971762 epoch_slot_no: 21362 block_no: 971656 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1738 time: 2018-05-06 20:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfff0591fc731c1f70e01ab92790f3ed2bc5b13fa4ea4e6e68d7c034fa2e0d01dBlock Operator
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