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 955886 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 955946 epoch_slot_no: 5546 block_no: 955840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-03 04:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb609c69a1f04248d5dc253d8f5581c449d5b9ecf9f7bd34705036aa4d1906d9cBlock Operator
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