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 951647 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 951707 epoch_slot_no: 1307 block_no: 951601 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2280 time: 2018-05-02 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5027dc78567481155905ae28c4ef668e36f25335a0c0aa378b5cc8e8ed0cc4e2Block Operator
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