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 961774 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 961834 epoch_slot_no: 11434 block_no: 961728 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1925 time: 2018-05-04 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfeca3f526d3b0651a1364d4d635d8b607a00de5929b3e8e8253b18b85b6da867Block Operator
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