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 951323 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 951383 epoch_slot_no: 983 block_no: 951277 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-02 03:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2749c89eebcd3bfe4297f5df302560d23779176f611be353ede3802f88488f5Block Operator
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