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 961061 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961121 epoch_slot_no: 10721 block_no: 961015 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1620 time: 2018-05-04 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c1b0ef8736e18bc40eac346d1e7c1b09910ed60f58bf834cfcc97880393e65eBlock Operator
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