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 950435 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 950495 epoch_slot_no: 95 block_no: 950389 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1032 time: 2018-05-01 22:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x789a611d169f0ce0641ce5aa6c6989ee1be435a4557f431a57e3dd90324c18a3Block Operator
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