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 973552 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 973611 epoch_slot_no: 1611 block_no: 973505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-05-07 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdd9d450adda00ec399ccb1dec572f2ba8e77ae9ec9978c1cf4749080eb521b9Block Operator
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