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 959000 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 959060 epoch_slot_no: 8660 block_no: 958954 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2445 time: 2018-05-03 21:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d62d8719eea75186a5ed24594d541ab8a6fca9023e6e8772562862b6674b4d5Block Operator
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