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 949882 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 949943 epoch_slot_no: 21143 block_no: 949837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1200 time: 2018-05-01 19:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x556ac447186aff26bda7bf66cc203ebb1c3050c134b9e6c0db5bb0fd1924f1c2Block Operator
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