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 952664 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 952724 epoch_slot_no: 2324 block_no: 952618 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1984 time: 2018-05-02 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf98c5a1b238223690ae6dee3f58cf501be7b5dd42d1af301f0f8ac70a2bfaae7Block Operator
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