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 973831 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 973890 epoch_slot_no: 1890 block_no: 973784 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2018-05-07 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5125c694867e5d41aee0c2f81cb0e9044c77be5b924af75ccce2032f856908eBlock Operator
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