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 950309 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950370 epoch_slot_no: 21570 block_no: 950264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2469 time: 2018-05-01 21:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51204313a3d134a549d0c6f8ae73aeff838a4073361f6fea0d00a431859b03b2Block Operator
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