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 951817 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 951877 epoch_slot_no: 1477 block_no: 951771 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-02 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2ab38d1e330731e8464c782bf6247e9e3e01289bb6a9b96b54010b2f718e6d7Block Operator
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