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 953105 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 953165 epoch_slot_no: 2765 block_no: 953059 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2651 time: 2018-05-02 13:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5aa232d4c1960a8d30f4afddc7f6cc43557cee329508d5abf28b13b5cb5daee8Block Operator
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