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 956027 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 956087 epoch_slot_no: 5687 block_no: 955981 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2018-05-03 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5df6599512dffd942989d8445f68b1798a059d13a88197fe3ba35ddadc242055Block Operator
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