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 950086 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950147 epoch_slot_no: 21347 block_no: 950041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1556 time: 2018-05-01 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc230b55ba67190f49aaf8b90176dbdc581128cdcfeba5db90b0378088a37a3c3Block Operator
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