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 968239 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 968299 epoch_slot_no: 17899 block_no: 968193 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-06 01:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x291be081c84a78f248587de3944b722936f4121480f728e111248d148d13b6cdBlock Operator
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