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 969240 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 969300 epoch_slot_no: 18900 block_no: 969194 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-06 06:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd197a41a3ec0444fdeaf154a2b4ed8ba7b15e8c657e344dce1b8eaa1bff49f43Block Operator
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