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 951827 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 951887 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 951781 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-05-02 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe585085fd05f7df077fab8323eb428cf2d396e7dd45f81e4c210a9d4f2cc0dedBlock Operator
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