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 952992 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 953052 epoch_slot_no: 2652 block_no: 952946 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1751 time: 2018-05-02 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2bb9c91e4e593be32918ee8cf209a8d859dfac320e0b3c15b4aebd1e8e50d90dBlock Operator
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