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 950224 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950285 epoch_slot_no: 21485 block_no: 950179 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1305 time: 2018-05-01 21:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a9eae6c14bfe5d9227efc386c3012825214010ecef87b407beb2b595ffea2e6Block Operator
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