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 973713 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 973772 epoch_slot_no: 1772 block_no: 973666 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3094 time: 2018-05-07 07:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb10e581aded6ed8729fbb345ff86ebc12c0cc098059f5cf4d80a296892b18c13Block Operator
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