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 956435 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 956495 epoch_slot_no: 6095 block_no: 956389 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2018-05-03 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe03e9b2b326cca1fbcbdd7beda9ceded0b3ee0a50b358d673e66f4c5cd8f597bBlock Operator
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