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 949222 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949283 epoch_slot_no: 20483 block_no: 949177 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-01 15:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda89ed3755c831746abec14c59a7ba1b79974b4dc8b023a8b1f9d5a2d0f71d3aBlock Operator
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