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 968847 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 968907 epoch_slot_no: 18507 block_no: 968801 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2944 time: 2018-05-06 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37528a9fa1a835149c5300959ac64637e29137ba48b89c784c518550792124ccBlock Operator
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