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 952748 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 952808 epoch_slot_no: 2408 block_no: 952702 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3185 time: 2018-05-02 11:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x911336e06b3a856085e6f4f7a34901c8d1e7cefd31f44922717a073d37feb7c6Block Operator
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