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 972958 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 973017 epoch_slot_no: 1017 block_no: 972911 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-07 03:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3d497ab2fd3fa9a7672bce44ef3da1def049037f95b3262eadaa5eb913b8cc6Block Operator
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