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 950713 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 950773 epoch_slot_no: 373 block_no: 950667 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1996 time: 2018-05-01 23:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c339653b048456bfa3a478d4b2170edb9e8bb0055edb7e3ce2d7f5086f264ceBlock Operator
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