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 955821 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 955881 epoch_slot_no: 5481 block_no: 955775 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-05-03 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6457d4c61646297768783c3b338687e531fb56a07121055843cf379454c497c4Block Operator
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