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 954325 Details
Epoch: 44 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 954385 epoch_slot_no: 3985 block_no: 954279 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-02 19:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x420035cd84e9f511b52d0c583df4fdd8f3e156db1ee61e8e1887d59fd1e9e31fBlock Operator
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