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 965086 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965146 epoch_slot_no: 14746 block_no: 965040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2018-05-05 07:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82170c2ce2722792d6c7fe2a672a8e28e5e8ae240ffb6daa8703f3f840f7f18fBlock Operator
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