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 958771 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 958831 epoch_slot_no: 8431 block_no: 958725 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-05-03 20:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebc034659bb625cf091b6ab7adc1a3b4fcfb211139fb86f624fc7eee0206b591Block Operator
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