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 955235 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 955295 epoch_slot_no: 4895 block_no: 955189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1573 time: 2018-05-03 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x866a9f655cfa75bdfb8a74b6682dc51f8b27fd09f79fd65ff6aa8add8979bf54Block Operator
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