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 964684 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 964744 epoch_slot_no: 14344 block_no: 964638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-05-05 05:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c5d33f23fd0b8ab56231e9d89b47663a3ac008c4a6a8e129c17d38d10c4d898Block Operator
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