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 953710 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 953770 epoch_slot_no: 3370 block_no: 953664 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1365 time: 2018-05-02 16:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbad3be533e778225873b470de6149e997de9e28c6492b2a9443f534859f12717Block Operator
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