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 951028 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 951088 epoch_slot_no: 688 block_no: 950982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1111 time: 2018-05-02 01:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff760ccf601c72df64452a0a286b744d38c4575a5002e0fee4752d55d253f82cBlock Operator
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