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 962049 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 962109 epoch_slot_no: 11709 block_no: 962003 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2018-05-04 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a272746a57cccf582de1994aa2ca28712d48d8636b1a4b2d1f5b4c939969844Block Operator
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