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 965360 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965420 epoch_slot_no: 15020 block_no: 965314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2018-05-05 09:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x051d47332b7c33fde0a4a61acc12662aa255d21902b8c4aaeadba302b5b98930Block Operator
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