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 951334 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 951394 epoch_slot_no: 994 block_no: 951288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2018-05-02 03:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84ccd5f1156114dfbfbecdc0dc71d370965c8b9e1b46d600c8aa2559fd0dbbdcBlock Operator
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