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 952647 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 952707 epoch_slot_no: 2307 block_no: 952601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2272 time: 2018-05-02 10:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cf79f0bac4eef3a7983d91d513f67856513dd348337a54378cf34bd42f677e6Block Operator
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