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 966210 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 966270 epoch_slot_no: 15870 block_no: 966164 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2024 time: 2018-05-05 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39dee344d9d1ef145c04b2b04d49d6d2f4127a18c4d4a86a02529b9b03f4d569Block Operator
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