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 943359 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 943419 epoch_slot_no: 14619 block_no: 943314 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2018-04-30 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ab9f45a20d008b9a62a080aba11b4057067629a6390a0cff378d09af25e09b1Block Operator
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