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 953670 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953730 epoch_slot_no: 3330 block_no: 953624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1751 time: 2018-05-02 16:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa38dae851b5428950abeb2f4e6b42e8c2fe65b23e8cd0be184f1a34193c6688Block Operator
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