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 973218 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 973277 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 973171 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2284 time: 2018-05-07 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb5a860e972f1e8730616acb10a0b923d0010ad10d5fefde2b077416fbcc5750Block Operator
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