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 949401 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949462 epoch_slot_no: 20662 block_no: 949356 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-01 16:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5585775bce9a98a7c599d0d02ad76e820b0e3d50151a4aa56c2377f2b68303c4Block Operator
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