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 963005 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 963065 epoch_slot_no: 12665 block_no: 962959 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1556 time: 2018-05-04 20:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb504e27ecda5b68a015796848e656beecb9958133786eec305751fb3d28eeb1aBlock Operator
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