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 952641 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 952701 epoch_slot_no: 2301 block_no: 952595 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1657 time: 2018-05-02 10:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c30c57aba16e89fb0894536aa7cebe87c86c2a27963b4edf9ab63fe107558b7Block Operator
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