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 967508 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 967568 epoch_slot_no: 17168 block_no: 967462 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-05-05 21:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63ab8c0e95a950957ef0226cd6a8d825186eb14b9caf4203e0961dd6bac64e37Block Operator
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