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 965689 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 965749 epoch_slot_no: 15349 block_no: 965643 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1972 time: 2018-05-05 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x197648ac56c50637b838cf2f791eea95af813fd1d84cc16c97508d3136c1f2adBlock Operator
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