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 952817 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 952877 epoch_slot_no: 2477 block_no: 952771 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2097 time: 2018-05-02 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83125b385ee908ec5c5e153289f8f0630126f4ae89872e23e88c2961016b53faBlock Operator
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