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 957182 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 957242 epoch_slot_no: 6842 block_no: 957136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1516 time: 2018-05-03 11:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33f3f201ef502c163e9c3d5ce1267f184bf99af4060245b4a788a9a55d71e3edBlock Operator
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