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 960735 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 960795 epoch_slot_no: 10395 block_no: 960689 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-04 07:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23927002da7d4f04c7bfb33d47004dd7d15b3d43a5ce29ef58983fbc67a9ac20Block Operator
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