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 953922 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 953982 epoch_slot_no: 3582 block_no: 953876 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1607 time: 2018-05-02 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x999cc9bbd67f642b5b03307c9dd38a822274498f305210ee4a5553464811eec8Block Operator
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