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 957287 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 957347 epoch_slot_no: 6947 block_no: 957241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-05-03 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03b7b2966b8e1bf7bb97c59b1aa3038893da264f4ff9ad5d8d2df6bcf3d2189eBlock Operator
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