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 953683 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 953743 epoch_slot_no: 3343 block_no: 953637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1833 time: 2018-05-02 16:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x831eff9b7861d09b568e946703791423f2bd5a98f86552ad15225b861e005951Block Operator
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