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 949545 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 949606 epoch_slot_no: 20806 block_no: 949500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1556 time: 2018-05-01 17:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa02d51fc22d02bfa890578a9968cafda35e5c2c9c3f2b70cf0690e792065ff58Block Operator
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