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 958295 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 958355 epoch_slot_no: 7955 block_no: 958249 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2243 time: 2018-05-03 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18c2d4fa0cb3c61d2d01e81ba623831abde92e2c5dbc83b1d92a670db579ed78Block Operator
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