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 958449 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 958509 epoch_slot_no: 8109 block_no: 958403 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-05-03 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1fa0e9e19b5e856fdb7d7f3ea864744e13370c72895fd60a5e6b45a18a586674Block Operator
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