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 959668 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 959728 epoch_slot_no: 9328 block_no: 959622 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1194 time: 2018-05-04 01:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc57ab7e26975cae806a761a7d02d37173c20a8b50b860de5f9b1968708a5fc3cBlock Operator
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