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 955252 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 955312 epoch_slot_no: 4912 block_no: 955206 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-03 01:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92816ee9e62930bc9af0022c149015c5c822b7daa4e7bf93f0a76823b37c3e2cBlock Operator
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