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 965087 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 965147 epoch_slot_no: 14747 block_no: 965041 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1340 time: 2018-05-05 07:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x562ed0be9cd7cc5b039b7fb4afb820b09530c89a51010f825b2fa11b40fe5806Block Operator
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