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 958037 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 958097 epoch_slot_no: 7697 block_no: 957991 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2018-05-03 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77f2598dbd1911df99403df657889e296e41cdf5e792caf7a1dd38a6852c5da4Block Operator
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