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 968116 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 968176 epoch_slot_no: 17776 block_no: 968070 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-06 00:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfca412394732030541cd334d2fdb2a94743b7364011f702f33baa2c31512a5c2Block Operator
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