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 972648 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 972707 epoch_slot_no: 707 block_no: 972601 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2282 time: 2018-05-07 01:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x264b988dc1b755ca01e04f8fe264264c8d18a6cdae6cd94550db35e0e0d719ddBlock Operator
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