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 950378 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950438 epoch_slot_no: 38 block_no: 950332 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1564 time: 2018-05-01 21:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe505fde0ee460bdc0d78543f310ccadaae8ac53dc072e84ef31f0cef66464deBlock Operator
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