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 949570 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949631 epoch_slot_no: 20831 block_no: 949525 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-01 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdaca767a75c47f05e1594b8d67f812b693e42af2c777f2143965e8c715d3ce50Block Operator
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