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 949063 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949124 epoch_slot_no: 20324 block_no: 949018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1280 time: 2018-05-01 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dc73c65cb92299e59c5d8882fecb89bc427c84b7e2a20a16833f993f9d79d73Block Operator
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