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 975516 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 975575 epoch_slot_no: 3575 block_no: 975469 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2837 time: 2018-05-07 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0016f02eb4caeba949f66765afbca4d857c3b9f584e9429198dc6fe5c8967942Block Operator
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