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 957541 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 957601 epoch_slot_no: 7201 block_no: 957495 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-05-03 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9369891395d5c25ef9c0646077f3acae23d9a707b1dfd4283e9723ae7a266f5aBlock Operator
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