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 961080 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961140 epoch_slot_no: 10740 block_no: 961034 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-05-04 09:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e7026c7a9c85cfd8c9df8c519106b0fcc807b4e4debbcd56df8dec96d128280Block Operator
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