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 954926 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 954986 epoch_slot_no: 4586 block_no: 954880 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-05-02 23:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c12b71d13693a25e7ee0f14d13a5cdce82bacfd28ef75aecfff54522ff5a555Block Operator
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