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 953498 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953558 epoch_slot_no: 3158 block_no: 953452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2329 time: 2018-05-02 15:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34911d50daa189329227ccd293cd34f32805db80bc2b6abb2f2cc9c140407fa4Block Operator
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