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 961908 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 961968 epoch_slot_no: 11568 block_no: 961862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1194 time: 2018-05-04 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa284cf575bd47c68a69d56e726800bacc1eb249130b22dd700ebbf2932357da4Block Operator
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