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 965060 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965120 epoch_slot_no: 14720 block_no: 965014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 984 time: 2018-05-05 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecb7a8c09c4648224ef56008b5f4488616e1ed4fe09df39473ffa5ba61b4bcb9Block Operator
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