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 948851 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 948912 epoch_slot_no: 20112 block_no: 948806 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1879 time: 2018-05-01 13:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x676297cdd0392b1379f01d5a1c04cf0757000e0e4f5ce67573dde980f9c2e590Block Operator
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