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 973837 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 973896 epoch_slot_no: 1896 block_no: 973790 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1727 time: 2018-05-07 08:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b9cfb9bf1f82deade88c1d821b1203d71fbd4fae8cc05ac5892b6f756dc3431Block Operator
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