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 953056 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953116 epoch_slot_no: 2716 block_no: 953010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2282 time: 2018-05-02 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a4908d083d4a2f78efaae60bebceed8b553ad23137fee29663f2b8c0dde3c97Block Operator
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