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 965472 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965532 epoch_slot_no: 15132 block_no: 965426 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-05-05 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x383a479cd0d2d5b91969b3e3c7024788c77efc32e0f5e25b4e82edbc0ebbc086Block Operator
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