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 950117 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 950178 epoch_slot_no: 21378 block_no: 950072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1986 time: 2018-05-01 20:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a50d1442ad36cb9954ef18b9148dc6650273e25e16e8c4d98b8041a5671e761Block Operator
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