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 957263 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 957323 epoch_slot_no: 6923 block_no: 957217 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2787 time: 2018-05-03 12:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6ff6ecd0979c068c39f4d6b7b5c9ad0b0ffda2c447822bf1a6e81001f30663aBlock Operator
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