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 951646 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 951706 epoch_slot_no: 1306 block_no: 951600 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2018-05-02 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01434f05f27105e99610c889e3cbcfde19bf8025ccd04780e1e9a674d994288dBlock Operator
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