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 960262 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 960322 epoch_slot_no: 9922 block_no: 960216 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2275 time: 2018-05-04 04:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadfe90ff47a9a6515f4f55714800a052f5e9c1030f8dcc3f80be456b893ea8d8Block Operator
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