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 952681 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 952741 epoch_slot_no: 2341 block_no: 952635 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-02 10:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00b5679b3f270dd04c4d1d8deb6022b7b9115c548c579b1b48903a8e8da235c1Block Operator
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