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 955495 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 955555 epoch_slot_no: 5155 block_no: 955449 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1413 time: 2018-05-03 02:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1da34035dda386672936b3abc274c43df5096ebba4577cb1d2b7a6cfac32bec1Block Operator
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