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 959402 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 959462 epoch_slot_no: 9062 block_no: 959356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2840 time: 2018-05-04 00:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8e72f9c8775dd6229f93b3437789e2812a3830b446b1ff5dfbfd3a4d889f3e4Block Operator
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