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 950165 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950226 epoch_slot_no: 21426 block_no: 950120 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1801 time: 2018-05-01 20:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x781e8740742cfde631f8a4d4e9e2b120f59cbc574834030293f96392a97f9133Block Operator
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