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 973780 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 973839 epoch_slot_no: 1839 block_no: 973733 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1023 time: 2018-05-07 07:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x984c1ef15f69ffc7c225c33d9004e8d68eaf5bbed8021042c55618f987210c58Block Operator
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