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 960272 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 960332 epoch_slot_no: 9932 block_no: 960226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-04 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x677f054a4ad2cb571a7b9da68282aa87ff2c5b5eb2eac01075b430b2616bd79bBlock Operator
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