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 954203 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 954263 epoch_slot_no: 3863 block_no: 954157 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1389 time: 2018-05-02 19:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x916fefe89a9f74c12f98d12e1319e8157e0e77e7535306d436301485320a2e7fBlock Operator
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