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 943264 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 943324 epoch_slot_no: 14524 block_no: 943219 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2278 time: 2018-04-30 06:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29061078d63bf715faa1cac42cca4e28a07744dee19a7d8fe08161f4e9d23bc9Block Operator
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