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 961347 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961407 epoch_slot_no: 11007 block_no: 961301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1194 time: 2018-05-04 10:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e874d144a4996f155b6159c495e8f1a8238635ab288173534795a0cd176af8dBlock Operator
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