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 950068 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950129 epoch_slot_no: 21329 block_no: 950023 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1797 time: 2018-05-01 20:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f8db4eafacdd2c88c1c87ef000a4abb875da6134cc54e11e374c8da0171b05fBlock Operator
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