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 960335 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 960395 epoch_slot_no: 9995 block_no: 960289 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2018-05-04 05:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb636f22bb87fbc57b05976f0dcb3db7e96ca638c34a6059881f2ec370c90ec8eBlock Operator
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