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 952128 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 952188 epoch_slot_no: 1788 block_no: 952082 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2214 time: 2018-05-02 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa861141d3844506968b7bc8a77c86897eaf12ba8a05211029d84cc2e2cfc6acfBlock Operator
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