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 949253 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949314 epoch_slot_no: 20514 block_no: 949208 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-01 15:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ee931359ba421f64a53c2cbe3395415476f7c685d247603e640c7167f6f7f6fBlock Operator
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