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 961649 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961709 epoch_slot_no: 11309 block_no: 961603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-04 12:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8a0ffd4e6c31ccdbeb73ee996f09e4cf22929f2d0231f79d9227c60a5e5628eBlock Operator
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