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 965927 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 965987 epoch_slot_no: 15587 block_no: 965881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2018-05-05 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x526e1189191decfd809582640228f0fc80ca3a89136d2e517f6cb867a9098abeBlock Operator
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