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 950390 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 950450 epoch_slot_no: 50 block_no: 950344 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2018-05-01 22:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1a11838d7640adf4341a881030bc8ea25d823ed9ca8faa6ca8034c02e450ee8Block Operator
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