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 963918 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 963978 epoch_slot_no: 13578 block_no: 963872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1442 time: 2018-05-05 01:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec0edaf58ffb7437ef2a55ad9484a4339dd9d724e2d34cd1c2ce8b35001406c4Block Operator
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