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 962651 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 962711 epoch_slot_no: 12311 block_no: 962605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2018-05-04 18:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd858094ad24f7bcc2ee1b40977a3a352583d6f80ada943d7913731aefc83d43Block Operator
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