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 956408 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 956468 epoch_slot_no: 6068 block_no: 956362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2018-05-03 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7b7148fa2cc3a8abf8b0a9a6017f474ee4dd79692a3e7bc2a6145dc132ef586Block Operator
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