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 972078 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 972137 epoch_slot_no: 137 block_no: 972031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1293 time: 2018-05-06 22:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ca9490f280c68c08290c255dec4991850f90f4ec61791c6c5ff36f8fd03176dBlock Operator
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