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 955933 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 955993 epoch_slot_no: 5593 block_no: 955887 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1249 time: 2018-05-03 04:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bfb50007a0ebc36b1cf3f22789d20b32c128247261f805d314057963ae699efBlock Operator
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