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 949442 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949503 epoch_slot_no: 20703 block_no: 949397 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2018-05-01 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xffb581de61f4386db9f55dc960de8bb6d1f4c9b00f8c385f6c4022201d1957aeBlock Operator
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