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 974179 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 974238 epoch_slot_no: 2238 block_no: 974132 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2106 time: 2018-05-07 10:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cd05557b643a927f6f31ad5796170818e8d8c72aaa76b2b33eea40b4fa3f588Block Operator
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