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 969201 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 969261 epoch_slot_no: 18861 block_no: 969155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-06 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4844094c02ac7c5909ce9d2f78f1bed863fe1b5fa5d465b71f6f5d404ea201f0Block Operator
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