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 965295 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965355 epoch_slot_no: 14955 block_no: 965249 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-05 08:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0af5bb1ca4b717c7f4bc3e560dda3fafd10bc3f57499c6707fbdf9fb12b027b9Block Operator
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