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 957409 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 957469 epoch_slot_no: 7069 block_no: 957363 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1331 time: 2018-05-03 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1eadd524f7c573f2073a05989a95c9c485c95fe050ae9f0ab61170cd65f2ea4dBlock Operator
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