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 952745 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 952805 epoch_slot_no: 2405 block_no: 952699 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3237 time: 2018-05-02 11:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb837b7f955bf0109d1aa55fa8284796dd22a09bd1b1dbda2116201f2e1d0ac86Block Operator
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