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 960653 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 960713 epoch_slot_no: 10313 block_no: 960607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1616 time: 2018-05-04 07:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c97eba188d3692caed3cf9f67199ee230ee5a677937edfb96796c6523c80cafBlock Operator
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