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 950296 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 950357 epoch_slot_no: 21557 block_no: 950251 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2413 time: 2018-05-01 21:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0fc36f0258fb3523784a1a03c9d0e2dc34073c2588901307f39b19f35f3ca67Block Operator
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