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 943445 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 943505 epoch_slot_no: 14705 block_no: 943400 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2018-04-30 07:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd20168d9e8ea7333b746f2ecb9c072197f4fb63b2d3fcbc5e21399f1c8c979faBlock Operator
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