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 975432 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 975491 epoch_slot_no: 3491 block_no: 975385 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-07 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ab9a3b39508aca5c6aedc7555f34f005685cd0c9a5b9f06241137f71cf70e99Block Operator
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