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 952709 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 952769 epoch_slot_no: 2369 block_no: 952663 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2112 time: 2018-05-02 10:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x245d42ff2cc4af054292b770c56d5e2cd1be9a328c6dda0a74732e5dafc0296dBlock Operator
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