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 969644 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 969704 epoch_slot_no: 19304 block_no: 969598 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1526 time: 2018-05-06 08:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfde6beadf006489df0914af5280185f7b81109f920a3cf9fd0c8de948bc27e7cBlock Operator
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