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 971929 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 971989 epoch_slot_no: 21589 block_no: 971883 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1108 time: 2018-05-06 21:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f30eed4c058a48319ed994880b835160d0a1e87c837f9ef142fe8b680ccc9b5Block Operator
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