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 957667 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 957727 epoch_slot_no: 7327 block_no: 957621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2018-05-03 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1fc83af6dfd12bfa7dd45bad2a4b22d183bf6f88a55193555fcd17877425981Block Operator
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