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 969807 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 969867 epoch_slot_no: 19467 block_no: 969761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1452 time: 2018-05-06 09:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b926e59e85f0e1ff79f8abe995b3dd5344f363c8c314feb1391755f2f3e46abBlock Operator
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