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 958758 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 958818 epoch_slot_no: 8418 block_no: 958712 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1405 time: 2018-05-03 20:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf7c6b029b5e4b2fdbb0dd672fe30658d6d971f7d60e8f4bf04f27e0eb7b67a8Block Operator
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