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 965818 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965878 epoch_slot_no: 15478 block_no: 965772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-05-05 11:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec48295953e2a98803385232d9836f492b5a8e209c76deeb30c699428dd6aac0Block Operator
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