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 961550 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 961610 epoch_slot_no: 11210 block_no: 961504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2253 time: 2018-05-04 12:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd7dd93b4987d032f6a44f1738d697a2a9a9b706371e1923f54f9198e54e51a1Block Operator
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