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 963080 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 963140 epoch_slot_no: 12740 block_no: 963034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1121 time: 2018-05-04 20:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf3e703e39ecf35b4c880d36693b3cf1fa40c1b4173e0abd2badb9b8885b11a4Block Operator
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