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 949386 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949447 epoch_slot_no: 20647 block_no: 949341 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1280 time: 2018-05-01 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x886d80a732b13a5a3c9c9d7699608ddd104bdf2fca2a8acc32cb15824a696cb1Block Operator
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