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 950882 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 950942 epoch_slot_no: 542 block_no: 950836 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1926 time: 2018-05-02 00:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x715640989bdb816a889ecc603f43e65cff790dd38a3ef5d640b55274a551a43bBlock Operator
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