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 973202 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 973261 epoch_slot_no: 1261 block_no: 973155 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-05-07 04:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa02a278f6fe2cd37e32936484026d22c083a2e685246a1c9b8a53b94024cdb41Block Operator
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