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 969741 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 969801 epoch_slot_no: 19401 block_no: 969695 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-06 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7b0469d896bc65046ee521a0b4bdf49568e400462f33c7d991a691d5ae1c836Block Operator
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