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 966062 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 966122 epoch_slot_no: 15722 block_no: 966016 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1890 time: 2018-05-05 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb496ad6132f4324ad9c2e2dafb5630ba6cd9b5ce5f45c08f0d31a6195ca5b00Block Operator
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