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 975468 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 975527 epoch_slot_no: 3527 block_no: 975421 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1389 time: 2018-05-07 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68619cb6fd2e99c07d9cea220da8bbe6b4939d046fd634902f14d6b4dde7214bBlock Operator
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