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 943396 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 943456 epoch_slot_no: 14656 block_no: 943351 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1883 time: 2018-04-30 07:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b8de3fd223b7b13ca25dd2957a334e4815750b101ccc8a223b3492392b99d57Block Operator
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