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 966181 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 966241 epoch_slot_no: 15841 block_no: 966135 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1986 time: 2018-05-05 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fcb3a3aba3cca417b26dfd47b4d17434d47bce092129e9a7cbd2820be6ecb28Block Operator
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