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 972628 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 972687 epoch_slot_no: 687 block_no: 972581 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2280 time: 2018-05-07 01:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0345ad101d9c1d0163adeb8cfbee3ee02c42f3421a806590b1ce3cbb68f13f49Block Operator
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