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 958377 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 958437 epoch_slot_no: 8037 block_no: 958331 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1430 time: 2018-05-03 18:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43fa8af7be09d082a90ead57e3040b39aa4b325c3d1b75e54d979b33453eec42Block Operator
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