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 974000 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 974059 epoch_slot_no: 2059 block_no: 973953 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-07 09:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b2ff2d4778c3b555c9587194feab052b0b53348b5212b1a6dca04ee0702e3f4Block Operator
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