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 957377 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 957437 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 957331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1776 time: 2018-05-03 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90f7f8e1ff2aa6308a36d45d7aa747eb2450e625380bf6f8fe86431796d17dbaBlock Operator
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