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 969738 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 969798 epoch_slot_no: 19398 block_no: 969692 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-06 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd9bac84ea547501b0060bd369f9596b1c2a894c9d16fdf19b84470b904a811fBlock Operator
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