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 958043 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 958103 epoch_slot_no: 7703 block_no: 957997 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4059 time: 2018-05-03 16:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc166e096695b7125afe4cb96104dd186ed6b8e5c2db89c2f43ae8158b2ba889Block Operator
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