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 948226 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 948287 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 948181 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1920 time: 2018-05-01 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84eea38dffca85b5e6c321a8546176cb69e2d9b2dd028e70314c6e53d6a79b60Block Operator
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