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 960018 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 960078 epoch_slot_no: 9678 block_no: 959972 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3722 time: 2018-05-04 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fa4a5cb9ca920541b05a935244a522c8bbf6c58b816e3214dd3e2c9007cdce1Block Operator
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