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 966983 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 967043 epoch_slot_no: 16643 block_no: 966937 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-05-05 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd5da5ac3feaeafaee2dc4cf986f0dd146f42311409a95ba6e7d6b10c1f8872cBlock Operator
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