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 960324 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 960384 epoch_slot_no: 9984 block_no: 960278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1469 time: 2018-05-04 05:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb54bcc18919a6b10eac9bea2068d203c2f7b19db5faf58275664d61645aa4984Block Operator
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