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 969093 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 969153 epoch_slot_no: 18753 block_no: 969047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-06 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7526ddfbdbdcac012cfd3e719ce91f82076bd90d86a24de12a859b5c77b9ca5aBlock Operator
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