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 955382 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 955442 epoch_slot_no: 5042 block_no: 955336 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1865 time: 2018-05-03 01:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd4716c6e40d1ac18f75a4812b627f6930858db3c8b6e33ffe4f3128e80b6299Block Operator
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