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 961157 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 961217 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 961111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2006 time: 2018-05-04 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13c56fa866280cff0c56596c237bd68c453a7babd6c372ce1c52797b1d6d11c1Block Operator
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