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 952211 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 952271 epoch_slot_no: 1871 block_no: 952165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1747 time: 2018-05-02 08:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66093b87966d8fc17c8dd4b1ee121913982283e6bb30cfc80252ef67e47884c0Block Operator
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