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 951593 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 951653 epoch_slot_no: 1253 block_no: 951547 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-02 04:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e290f1a9504a91e2b8e839a09f1bec84ea6275973db7ccf461d56e3735c9b2aBlock Operator
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