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 959371 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 959431 epoch_slot_no: 9031 block_no: 959325 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3189 time: 2018-05-03 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae69b5a1b49c4737ed6749a8a9615c096cf77975190b0a966e37ddf820a17fe6Block Operator
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