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 948001 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 948062 epoch_slot_no: 19262 block_no: 947956 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1748 time: 2018-05-01 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f8cf621b694c53212db0250ec327f409954e1c7e403c1307a36adf9918af6d2Block Operator
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