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 973101 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 973160 epoch_slot_no: 1160 block_no: 973054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1671 time: 2018-05-07 04:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14cd3548feddb585f4a5af0e592bd8dbd3afa99084a98682a066d674e52f93d6Block Operator
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