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 963257 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 963317 epoch_slot_no: 12917 block_no: 963211 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1746 time: 2018-05-04 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8039a8c50e2980be0a4725633a4ca8109ea7fe1ec82eb1c1a114e3f1e6d4b0caBlock Operator
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