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 949565 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 949626 epoch_slot_no: 20826 block_no: 949520 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1555 time: 2018-05-01 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x055fdb79e1de851fcd82c7ca4aa462358954bc8c3a4b5936eb2a5e14eb9b1b9cBlock Operator
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