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 962588 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 962648 epoch_slot_no: 12248 block_no: 962542 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5527 time: 2018-05-04 17:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda6419a1773fa4af9d71d46f83ce88c9d9876b909e9c7af2fc760b13bd2d0485Block Operator
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