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 953489 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953549 epoch_slot_no: 3149 block_no: 953443 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1833 time: 2018-05-02 15:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b7fe9d3a5f7c0d2c5dcb8d5a324031a2bbb036150c857ced3a8227235571f60Block Operator
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