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 960418 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 960478 epoch_slot_no: 10078 block_no: 960372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-04 05:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41f63310b395f3a2c094e8f92b84e5af95e4f5806847c65346507008e1e8efb9Block Operator
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