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 956057 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 956117 epoch_slot_no: 5717 block_no: 956011 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2018-05-03 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27a35d8ec44868bddb75ec070ae7ed87468363521b6ff3427609ea27385f6414Block Operator
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