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 974887 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 974946 epoch_slot_no: 2946 block_no: 974840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-07 14:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64fd153eac0153ab52ffe6e4236ba4bf40cf8e301014b195b26ae45b33b573a9Block Operator
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