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 951789 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 951849 epoch_slot_no: 1449 block_no: 951743 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1548 time: 2018-05-02 05:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa08af24f53c2e5e7dd340d960ed1c6ca932f75ab65b45d028fd64d2ca466bc6cBlock Operator
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