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 959100 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 959160 epoch_slot_no: 8760 block_no: 959054 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1646 time: 2018-05-03 22:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c55937bd0c6e17f7d9ef94cdb1d93fdc89829727c1688d29fd2a764406fc5e2Block Operator
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