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 963392 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 963452 epoch_slot_no: 13052 block_no: 963346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1700 time: 2018-05-04 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x401bde451a680fd875bbd69b3f5ee968d1c741ca777f45b7a5566deca4f993ebBlock Operator
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