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 952694 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 952754 epoch_slot_no: 2354 block_no: 952648 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1726 time: 2018-05-02 10:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92af917d2bbd56bb9e45f2d13ddfa25317cecae6a7c62b64ff19a2b97c32e7a3Block Operator
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