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 943304 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 943364 epoch_slot_no: 14564 block_no: 943259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1710 time: 2018-04-30 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x570dc453b279a5397ae0828c4574b62eaa6008b293edf6b7e9799f2acd77a21dBlock Operator
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