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 972573 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 972632 epoch_slot_no: 632 block_no: 972526 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2193 time: 2018-05-07 01:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8f3855ca03b830d736817fe32b209027ba639e8dec43357e406755f78993a86Block Operator
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