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 952882 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 952942 epoch_slot_no: 2542 block_no: 952836 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3090 time: 2018-05-02 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d3f492c264ba93bca5fa04aa5e83db9341b26f1f39a13bbc23acf7c0da548faBlock Operator
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