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 968830 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 968890 epoch_slot_no: 18490 block_no: 968784 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1198 time: 2018-05-06 04:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f5a7e696d2e129f5dfa89e2301037dc1e1e78ca08a2db1fac710f5f4558bd6dBlock Operator
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