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 968450 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 968510 epoch_slot_no: 18110 block_no: 968404 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1480 time: 2018-05-06 02:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98e6df8d43cdfa7066cf477a06d550cdfc566524c823f3b3061ac9394c004310Block Operator
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