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 954020 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 954080 epoch_slot_no: 3680 block_no: 953974 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2252 time: 2018-05-02 18:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0dce1c11a4e8e722d7d873da48b32e9ca9f0491b771a8762d7b416c2a865206bBlock Operator
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