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 965861 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965921 epoch_slot_no: 15521 block_no: 965815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1245 time: 2018-05-05 11:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35055da7b47e1d8a2f2c516a3125eac87bb6361dd23c924983f415f989316d19Block Operator
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