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 950383 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950443 epoch_slot_no: 43 block_no: 950337 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1385 time: 2018-05-01 21:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6e17072f0ef0247cf4dfa7f2d853a4b6dcb650c35bdebf017c86cf9d318aef6Block Operator
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