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 968638 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 968698 epoch_slot_no: 18298 block_no: 968592 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1198 time: 2018-05-06 03:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe0d43f5b86495d4a1575ffd77d06c7e98d4ba08c6ad212c44699f4c8f8bce5cBlock Operator
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