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 966565 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 966625 epoch_slot_no: 16225 block_no: 966519 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 985 time: 2018-05-05 15:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae44019da9634c30bf21d9249b20d8c0ac1c174a5d31bd5d2948c359ca94cc67Block Operator
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