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 956342 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 956402 epoch_slot_no: 6002 block_no: 956296 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2018-05-03 07:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb77788b9c18473008ca8b264e81c18e979ef649f33c3064abea64df78835a251Block Operator
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