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 955884 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 955944 epoch_slot_no: 5544 block_no: 955838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1331 time: 2018-05-03 04:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeaae751fddf643a21ff591ea4c09ac47a2286d2505b96f2869d4810c273c600fBlock Operator
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