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 968252 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 968312 epoch_slot_no: 17912 block_no: 968206 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1929 time: 2018-05-06 01:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99351ebedcfb3d69f350df4c10e96faba3f2efa846d7b08c35883bff0b99a4cdBlock Operator
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