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 952492 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 952552 epoch_slot_no: 2152 block_no: 952446 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1472 time: 2018-05-02 09:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69dde00b8a3039993ba761ba2964daf097b64aee8a6e01a3ac6e507f654cb17fBlock Operator
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