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 965105 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 965165 epoch_slot_no: 14765 block_no: 965059 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1516 time: 2018-05-05 07:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c2690377b67710704ce7fce1f4f8cd47ee7f73c0efd78207f7894c56d65c8f0Block Operator
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