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 953492 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 953552 epoch_slot_no: 3152 block_no: 953446 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-02 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85826f942f7920241fffc2c269731ad675990b362f8bd6f9aa7ead2b617dae0aBlock Operator
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