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 955851 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 955911 epoch_slot_no: 5511 block_no: 955805 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1881 time: 2018-05-03 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c2c14ab3d239ef76ba6e9b4268094fd3a5a4028ccd06e1dc5410de61a126a60Block Operator
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