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 959420 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 959480 epoch_slot_no: 9080 block_no: 959374 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2291 time: 2018-05-04 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe2a46ecf3cfd58f82a9f60d8d70e6e8ff16ed58c4f5b7f9b1f17b6732e02c66Block Operator
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