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 963935 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 963995 epoch_slot_no: 13595 block_no: 963889 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 984 time: 2018-05-05 01:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e385f8f0ec2c4c9eeafd7aa2e95393ca4bf737971a95c8e2dc464d500a7672bBlock Operator
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