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 975481 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 975540 epoch_slot_no: 3540 block_no: 975434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2018-05-07 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x335e5bba06f2a6337bcc4ae5acdcd1cefaded41f92d9b66927d849a80369d162Block Operator
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