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 950522 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950582 epoch_slot_no: 182 block_no: 950476 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2900 time: 2018-05-01 22:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea35a70ea7e5c8f15976c3996f15996b96bf24d710553c69025077200b876a8eBlock Operator
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