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 954710 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 954770 epoch_slot_no: 4370 block_no: 954664 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-05-02 22:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3620a6ffbb1c4fc51e79e265352639ac8e8fa88adba004836626a85d2e59d8daBlock Operator
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