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 949889 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 949950 epoch_slot_no: 21150 block_no: 949844 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1629 time: 2018-05-01 19:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4550926847cd3e316189a8e46a6e3da59e9706d77a72373873ab30134f01d1abBlock Operator
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