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 951497 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 951557 epoch_slot_no: 1157 block_no: 951451 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1755 time: 2018-05-02 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd6a3eaf62b7e6fb04c2a9a4d58324f1f40ff0682d1351fd03006d9807677a26Block Operator
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