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 955349 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 955409 epoch_slot_no: 5009 block_no: 955303 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-05-03 01:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x605f5fd51ad2932c275b47fb746a4b4f038e46297a3c2f7fa18fb6b6d59ba577Block Operator
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