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 973017 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 973076 epoch_slot_no: 1076 block_no: 972970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1731 time: 2018-05-07 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa48fe99e3a5509cfc3c3179220147f9536fda6fce846656a841ba14d74b139fdBlock Operator
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