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 958126 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 958186 epoch_slot_no: 7786 block_no: 958080 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1499 time: 2018-05-03 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28153b0bc761c9b6741d683e35f6ae0e13f3fb80435ba96548c8cd763d27b536Block Operator
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