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 972949 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 973008 epoch_slot_no: 1008 block_no: 972902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1197 time: 2018-05-07 03:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x498057f9a0a5afb9cfb2b340b9f30e38f58d1838a7d68549e8426ce0f46c1c1fBlock Operator
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