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 943346 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 943406 epoch_slot_no: 14606 block_no: 943301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-04-30 06:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3dd3704fadfabc8e154958ba23fea3292d5b4fa5a599a544d96d639a01928418Block Operator
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