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 964492 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 964552 epoch_slot_no: 14152 block_no: 964446 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-05-05 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x339ac98c7205be0f8b0f52af7ad0fb4695113bdc78c75ace0df81ada3b60e904Block Operator
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