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 956084 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 956144 epoch_slot_no: 5744 block_no: 956038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-05-03 05:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x147222594bdda2c1ac346bc378c7b9fab67496268c25e94f2b6368547b40d6bdBlock Operator
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