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 952612 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 952672 epoch_slot_no: 2272 block_no: 952566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1755 time: 2018-05-02 10:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6392cc1c5742c07f9cdebde6d913a2ef915026af0f2fad812c5e760ba5be6cdbBlock Operator
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