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 957980 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 958040 epoch_slot_no: 7640 block_no: 957934 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2229 time: 2018-05-03 16:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0aafc883b56607641538ae295c3084c92baa093cddc13e53b379a487743a69b2Block Operator
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