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 972571 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 972630 epoch_slot_no: 630 block_no: 972524 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-07 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1da731a0a2a45de85aeba69c3bf70a4f83f96f34a382540f512aed03f6f91c8Block Operator
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