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 967831 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 967891 epoch_slot_no: 17491 block_no: 967785 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2076 time: 2018-05-05 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40675d8e4c21883c4efef4b9fa40245b7d4ad81f4b0e704fb0e3005db94155d3Block Operator
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