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 955982 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 956042 epoch_slot_no: 5642 block_no: 955936 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2613 time: 2018-05-03 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2354bfd2b6538999da744e5c4f12b76875681f4e06151b928fcceae0e14275a7Block Operator
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