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 956857 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 956917 epoch_slot_no: 6517 block_no: 956811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1871 time: 2018-05-03 09:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaaafaabefe097668a15d3d8791e2af80a1523b62d9d05017372bd591643a8f1eBlock Operator
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