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 943435 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 943495 epoch_slot_no: 14695 block_no: 943390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-04-30 07:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6d0bb0e2eca7ae69033aae998c1dd463f7793e7bc0c8cd7311d868278ca19e8Block Operator
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