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 972105 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 972164 epoch_slot_no: 164 block_no: 972058 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2018-05-06 22:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbed857148446f5ff5f511489f9e4982eff01ef692a6974a0f741bf1060c218c5Block Operator
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