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 949594 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949655 epoch_slot_no: 20855 block_no: 949549 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1487 time: 2018-05-01 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ec20dac61664d2adab4b55d687774d06bb9231287a525fa30f6142b076007b3Block Operator
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