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 960424 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 960484 epoch_slot_no: 10084 block_no: 960378 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1190 time: 2018-05-04 05:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07c531cea83b9b3fccf422607b48bc3b9d576a67a910864fc4af2c7b2a26ef81Block Operator
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