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 951182 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 951242 epoch_slot_no: 842 block_no: 951136 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1567 time: 2018-05-02 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b942619ff8b00505170c27b5204a264f2b8fe874fa4971ab400684d558377a4Block Operator
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