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 971854 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 971914 epoch_slot_no: 21514 block_no: 971808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2018-05-06 21:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55cccc30153525d25555f71ebc9860422697d14b5d5e1f9f606ebd81670b923fBlock Operator
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