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 969221 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 969281 epoch_slot_no: 18881 block_no: 969175 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1633 time: 2018-05-06 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dc1da3ddbb4f7fdf3d66a0568074432c482a8161c3569e8b559a714bbed7732Block Operator
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