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 961591 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961651 epoch_slot_no: 11251 block_no: 961545 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1194 time: 2018-05-04 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54459b75a84cc8b34577065b548bd10195a2eb572982ad6c0acbd02b6d5783a5Block Operator
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