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 962632 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 962692 epoch_slot_no: 12292 block_no: 962586 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-05-04 18:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc36c91d84877f7f81424f0073111c0dcfeb7869d298f7f0d6cc1eee3c2eae868Block Operator
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