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 952896 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 952956 epoch_slot_no: 2556 block_no: 952850 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-02 11:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6f003b2cdf6b3e3c2595183183241d63d32f6a504f6eb6d2ee94ff2e58162ffBlock Operator
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