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 951914 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 951974 epoch_slot_no: 1574 block_no: 951868 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1747 time: 2018-05-02 06:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27ef52b4b50d09c1c1afdd5bb6408ac20dda425b99c7c6e208c1274b068f1d2cBlock Operator
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