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 948600 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 948661 epoch_slot_no: 19861 block_no: 948555 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-01 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fcbb07531627ac8193080a4ada2d266873cb9ee55d3ec5ce4a9007cf787e624Block Operator
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