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 947252 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 947313 epoch_slot_no: 18513 block_no: 947207 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-05-01 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cdc4feb957e18d26f66ec9a3927832c2913ec407a74ed3bfc861e8f912032b5Block Operator
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