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 969385 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 969445 epoch_slot_no: 19045 block_no: 969339 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1637 time: 2018-05-06 07:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf15c765f968a9ccc51b876b8d68cac8435464dfc836baa1ee8e19a8c55bb6e34Block Operator
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