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 964943 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 965003 epoch_slot_no: 14603 block_no: 964897 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1430 time: 2018-05-05 06:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea2ceb3b9e4d2479a6f1dc2ee15396ae680ce83d09bb357975d9165acbe60350Block Operator
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