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 961280 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961340 epoch_slot_no: 10940 block_no: 961234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-04 10:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf9884481e10045c3130e2ccd21bc6ad8348ea9184cf5c0d1f2b75d15297d6b5Block Operator
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