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 949578 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 949639 epoch_slot_no: 20839 block_no: 949533 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2361 time: 2018-05-01 17:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc048b65c1801e26c3539b68d0ca6c9f00d96c9c55b807732fed719bb777d01cBlock Operator
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