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 958992 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 959052 epoch_slot_no: 8652 block_no: 958946 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1384 time: 2018-05-03 21:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e3a8bfdca5bedfa197cda9d4930df29c106f3ae56f4e80c30127d8dc198377cBlock Operator
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