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 953707 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 953767 epoch_slot_no: 3367 block_no: 953661 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2018-05-02 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7686ded311d1eef699126fb6c07da74d8dfd5c6885c493d17c23b333ff60673aBlock Operator
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