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 964745 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 964805 epoch_slot_no: 14405 block_no: 964699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 984 time: 2018-05-05 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c611c0921083e2dce8ae4b809c205cc4d531e42f1a4fc7b3fd4c86c647602c6Block Operator
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