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 949357 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 949418 epoch_slot_no: 20618 block_no: 949312 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2457 time: 2018-05-01 16:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b52cd29de8f91c8d739c1c652d7f5cfaa8d6193baf7c6194f8372d4d8849388Block Operator
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