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 966452 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 966512 epoch_slot_no: 16112 block_no: 966406 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2018-05-05 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72cc21d63665f3e4214f754eea779d24efe3e466f8384fc6290f1e1faebb80e1Block Operator
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