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 952258 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 952318 epoch_slot_no: 1918 block_no: 952212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1474 time: 2018-05-02 08:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda05043f781205ca1c3c26d6e37505b4a9fad6d8b79e06157e862a4fa13bea41Block Operator
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