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 967255 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 967315 epoch_slot_no: 16915 block_no: 967209 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1483 time: 2018-05-05 19:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c159d2d7ebe578ffd03e06ff388c6514b893c42344ea86b706f22e4f7b536d1Block Operator
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