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 974222 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 974281 epoch_slot_no: 2281 block_no: 974175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-07 10:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31faffa1b85765b4cde06ca33e92778e8829734ad47b40651ff30c441d52d7b7Block Operator
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