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 971977 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 972036 epoch_slot_no: 36 block_no: 971930 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1032 time: 2018-05-06 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01e85e1e759720911121025073d8d926a32441cf9d3bff426c7fdd34843a2db0Block Operator
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