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 954915 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 954975 epoch_slot_no: 4575 block_no: 954869 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1530 time: 2018-05-02 23:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f18ea9b6fecac9de8301e6a5cd5b071de4e3ae88881e429d028b98288c3ee01Block Operator
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