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 952261 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 952321 epoch_slot_no: 1921 block_no: 952215 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-02 08:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b52cbb6edced0a165ae75c02ed7920b5e99a4869c8129bf5b36fa512770dd3dBlock Operator
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