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 96630 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 96653 epoch_slot_no: 10253 block_no: 96624 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1268 time: 2017-10-16 06:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e8cf52020639dce087cd66f271fd2547fcd3e2ceade52604bd2116f57fe7fdcBlock Operator
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