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 953169 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953229 epoch_slot_no: 2829 block_no: 953123 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1995 time: 2018-05-02 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4162de98a0238291b3e08b5bc5f9e382bdceab965d824c07cac69ba2a08dca6aBlock Operator
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