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 965683 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965743 epoch_slot_no: 15343 block_no: 965637 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2018-05-05 10:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54a0e06525fdcce50558d9db0a535359cc9bf188efc2f1a32c44fe10511392a0Block Operator
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