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 975512 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 975571 epoch_slot_no: 3571 block_no: 975465 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1197 time: 2018-05-07 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4440d12ece914700bd0f23aa190b1f9cf556dea67a832042fa2e7278c2795ab3Block Operator
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