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 943321 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 943381 epoch_slot_no: 14581 block_no: 943276 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4240 time: 2018-04-30 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f30ee784d73d29830c5963ea17447e93b2332418d5baa05f7902b10873cda86Block Operator
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