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 957845 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 957905 epoch_slot_no: 7505 block_no: 957799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2018-05-03 15:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee7b8942622678e6950ccd44116c6d693c452c9fa5c9ad6deedf1d86485ede7dBlock Operator
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