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 957832 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 957892 epoch_slot_no: 7492 block_no: 957786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1081 time: 2018-05-03 15:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa02697577166f8653e4e4e1b08b9e6c23b3fdc997998ee40d90e28b5ffc33a3aBlock Operator
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