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 953477 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953537 epoch_slot_no: 3137 block_no: 953431 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1737 time: 2018-05-02 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d03dfcad466504781caec1e7051728e082e23edcd53112142808e4874b7ef5aBlock Operator
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