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 949954 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950015 epoch_slot_no: 21215 block_no: 949909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2018-05-01 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc56721a903603976e711b720ccee0b76cb127cb0ee57ff972abdd8eb24375f2Block Operator
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