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 959438 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 959498 epoch_slot_no: 9098 block_no: 959392 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-04 00:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c8f403b8d628e54e124ef9f3acd20bbf487f86c2d74391751953d943d5b0fa9Block Operator
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