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 975906 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 975965 epoch_slot_no: 3965 block_no: 975859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3797 time: 2018-05-07 19:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ea95d698df58e30629c08ed5f238102a3328bb7b5773adde10326e1d7446e21Block Operator
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