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 965049 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965109 epoch_slot_no: 14709 block_no: 965003 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1155 time: 2018-05-05 07:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80643ef73708057b892605dc9b2ec457e35dbea6c33a041bd0c794e577a06106Block Operator
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