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 951545 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 951605 epoch_slot_no: 1205 block_no: 951499 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6629 time: 2018-05-02 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b59516d7933f65638f6f881d5773bafb70ea6e4031d582dfa0c8d42459b5ee1Block Operator
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