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 950512 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 950572 epoch_slot_no: 172 block_no: 950466 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1200 time: 2018-05-01 22:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02a431cfc2af9ec7e71724729019337b3eb8b374771f31f9a0af39e9f7e7518bBlock Operator
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