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 956291 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 956351 epoch_slot_no: 5951 block_no: 956245 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1241 time: 2018-05-03 06:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a321c68c1549f2ef62686ec2604624beba435cc9462848fea6d2bc71c7eb55bBlock Operator
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