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 955895 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 955955 epoch_slot_no: 5555 block_no: 955849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1885 time: 2018-05-03 04:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a1c8c58686bf6914cc00db4fc1626455d477a432879b1a36a05c42dc0e4d4e6Block Operator
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