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 956195 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 956255 epoch_slot_no: 5855 block_no: 956149 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3866 time: 2018-05-03 06:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29b9d71d9ef9656ba15b6685d068a8fbdd902950ea3c32e8e280d3f155303ec6Block Operator
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