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 961024 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961084 epoch_slot_no: 10684 block_no: 960978 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-04 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x855f093bc574dc86a5b14db020ade743a1942589042ad08f3ea960d0236913c4Block Operator
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