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 950450 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 950510 epoch_slot_no: 110 block_no: 950404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1749 time: 2018-05-01 22:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecf1abd02c6a74240391b622dba8bcae905b222c4b11c45a5eee762836b5c0d7Block Operator
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