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 949254 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 949315 epoch_slot_no: 20515 block_no: 949209 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-01 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1995645ee6a4a5f0b20a596ff29bd996e9e3109c5f931f38826ec6541f52c4a9Block Operator
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