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 959536 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 959596 epoch_slot_no: 9196 block_no: 959490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-04 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d1bacaaa3c0e32d70126411a8fecaf72b05c409e81309bda068038f3095d55aBlock Operator
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