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 954187 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 954247 epoch_slot_no: 3847 block_no: 954141 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1197 time: 2018-05-02 19:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5716d5b148917281095acc3a25362c4bd79abf0b512f36eddea65f6f5970f40aBlock Operator
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