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 952996 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 953056 epoch_slot_no: 2656 block_no: 952950 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1559 time: 2018-05-02 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x947f156c507e1066f82d450a47b0d0cfbc18f6a6feee442e55641ba4af099206Block Operator
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