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 952997 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953057 epoch_slot_no: 2657 block_no: 952951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2097 time: 2018-05-02 12:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc71503bd97c5fae9c37175aa0b60a09f62e1ab5797b56a72bd41520f89291a74Block Operator
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