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 966535 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 966595 epoch_slot_no: 16195 block_no: 966489 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1524 time: 2018-05-05 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6a211709000ed899fb5c76611aa09ddbde23ccf74cd36f553a286bb467f6bdeBlock Operator
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