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 949717 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949778 epoch_slot_no: 20978 block_no: 949672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-05-01 18:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25cf2fe2c05f71fe43697f6c70d5f8be57eea457664269a2e3663e2ee053e923Block Operator
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