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 972672 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 972731 epoch_slot_no: 731 block_no: 972625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-07 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8495ee2d1310fa39f0f99b71f1983eb53b6baa203b6b067cfe140fa0a2e000bdBlock Operator
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